What does a positive PCR and antigen test result mean?

A positive PCR test means that the person being tested has an active COVID-19 infection. A positive antigen test means that the person being tested has an active COVID-19 infection. that the person being tested was infected with COVID-19 in the past and that their immune system developed antibodies to try to fight it off.

What is the difference between antigen and antibody testing for covid-19?

The antibody test only measures the immune response, not whether the virus is actively present. This is a key difference between antigen vs antibody testing. The antibody test detects prior history of COVID-19 exposure. Antibody tests are not considered diagnostic and cannot confirm an active infection.

What is the difference between antigen and antibody tests?

Antibody tests. Antibody tests differ from antigen tests in that they detect the presence of proteins produced by the body in response to a previous infection.

How do antigens affect the immune system?

Antigens trigger your immune system to launch an antibody response. Specific antibodies detect specific antigens. This means each antibody wages war against one target antigen. Once antibodies detect antigens, they bind and neutralize them. This knowledge is stored in your immune system’s long-term memory.

What is the difference between antigen and molecular covid-19 tests?

If an antigen test is negative, you will need a molecular test to confirm that you do not have COVID-19. Antibody tests. These tests measure antibodies in the blood. Material for testing is collected by a blood test from drawing blood at your arm or from a finger stick.

What is the covid-19 IgG/IgM rapid test cassette (whole blood)?

The COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) is authorized to detect IgG and IgM antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in human serum, plasma (EDTA, lithium heparin, and sodium citrate), or venous whole blood.