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Test for current infection

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Dec. 28, 2021
By National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.

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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
Description:

Updated Dec. 28, 2021

A viral test checks specimens from your nose or your mouth to find out if you are currently infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Viral tests can be performed in a laboratory, at a testing site, or at home or anywhere else. Two types of viral tests are used: nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and antigen tests.
Content Notes:

Viral tests are used to look for current infection -- Who should get tested -- Who does not need to be tested -- COVID-19 viral testing tool -- How to get a viral test -- Positive viral test -- Negative viral test -- Take steps to protect yourself.
Subjects:

Clinical Laboratory Techniques Coronavirus Infections/diagnosis COVID-19 Testing COVID-19/diagnosis Diagnostic Tests, Routine Laboratories
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United States
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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