Guidance for antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2 for healthcare providers testing individuals in the community

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Guidance for antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2 for healthcare providers testing individuals in the community

Mar. 4, 2022
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.
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Updated Mar. 4, 2022

CDC is in the process of updating this page to align with the new COVID-19 Community Levels. Updates will be posted here when available.
Content Notes:

Key Points -- General Guidance -- Regulatory Requirements for Using Antigen Tests for SARS-CoV-2 -- Performance of Antigen Tests for SARS-CoV-2 -- Processing of Antigen Tests for SARS-CoV-2 -- Interpreting the Results of Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2 -- Using Antigen Tests for SARS-CoV-2 in Community Settings -- Confirmatory Testing When Using Antigen Tests for SARS-CoV-2 -- Serial Testing When Using Antigen Tests for SARS-CoV-2 -- Reporting Antigen Test Results for SARS-CoV-2.
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Antigens, Viral/analysis Coronavirus Infections/diagnosis COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Testing COVID-19 Serological Testing COVID-19/diagnosis Humans Immunoassay Nasopharynx/virology Reagent Kits, Diagnostic SARS-CoV-2/isolation & Purification Sensitivity And Specificity
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