What is a COVID-19 PCR home test?

What is a COVID-19 PCR home test?

A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test is a type of coronavirus test you do at home and send back to be processed in a lab. You’ll get the results by text and email.

How often should I do a rapid COVID-19 test?

Why you should get tested regularly About 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 do not have symptoms but can still infect others. You should do a rapid test twice a week (every 3 to 4 days) to check if you have the virus. If people test positive and self-isolate, it helps stop the virus spreading.

What is the accuracy of the COVID-19 LamPORE test?

With samples from asymptomatic participants, the LamPORE test was found to have an overall sensitivity of 99.57% and specificity of 99.4%, meaning the test is highly effective for testing people without symptoms in the community.

How long do you need to wait in between COVID-19 PCR tests?

If someone has tested positive with a PCR test, they should not be tested using either PCR or rapid lateral flow tests for 90 days, unless they develop new symptoms during this time – in which case they should be retested immediately using PCR.

Should people living in the same household with COVID-19 patients take PCR tests?

People who live in the same household as someone with COVID-19 can also take a PCR test, as they are at higher risk of being infected even if they do not have symptoms.

How often should I take a COVID-19 test if showing no symptoms?

About 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 do not have symptoms but can still infect others. You should do a rapid test twice a week (every 3 to 4 days) to check if you have the virus.

Should I get re-tested if I’ve recently tested positive with a COVID-19 PCR Test?

Anyone who has previously received a positive COVID-19 PCR test result should not be re-tested within 90 days of that test, unless they develop any new symptoms of COVID-19.

How long should the isolation last if a person tests PCR negative during the 10 day isolation period?

If you have a negative PCR test result during your 10 day isolation period, you must continue to self-isolate as you could still become infectious and pass the infection onto others. Stay at home for the full 10 days to avoid putting others at risk.

Should I self-isolate if I live in a household with someone who has COVID-19?

Stay at home and self-isolate. Do not go to work, school, or public areas and do not use public transport or taxis. From 16 August, if you are fully vaccinated or aged under 18 years and 6 months, you will not be required to self-isolate if you live in the same household as someone with COVID-19.