A PCR test detects the actual genetic material of the virus and involves a step that amplifies the presence of any material ...

It's not available yet, but it could lay the groundwork for faster diagnoses and, potentially, additional treatments.

Amid a rise in COVID cases and the start of fall allergies, flu and RSV season, experts say testing is an important tool heading into the cooler month. With more people testing positive for COVID once ...

When Patrick Kennedy, a nightlife performer in New York City, recently was exposed to COVID-19, he was desperate to find more rapid tests to not only monitor his health but track when he'd be able to ...

The U.S. government is mailing out another round of free COVID tests to households that sign up. Older COVID tests still may be in your cupboard and OK to use, but you must verify the test’s ...

At-home Covid tests can be ordered for free starting Monday. Households can now order four free tests for home delivery at COVIDTests.gov. According to the government website, orders will begin ...

With flu and RSV seasons set to soon heighten, when should you test for COVID if you are sick and how often? The federal government recently resumed its program of shipping out free COVID tests to ...