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PCR Test vs. Rapid Antigen Test in London

As vaccines are in the distribution phase worldwide, international efforts to reduce coronavirus cases continue to implement standard practices such as temperature checks, health interviews, and the wearing of facemasks, especially for people who may not have received a vaccine yet.

Businesses such as airlines and finance firms in the UK rely on PCR tests in London to ensure that employees who need to go back to work are healthy and not exhibiting any symptoms of contracting the virus.

But which test among the many should one choose that would best suit a person? There are 2 most used test worldwide:

PCR Tests
PCR or RT-PCR stands for reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction test, is considered the best COVID-19 test material. It detects an active infection with high accuracy results that request for repeat test is unlikely to happen. The test results come out in less than 24 hours with a turnaround time of 2-3 days.

If a person wants to undergo a PCR test London, one may opt to go to a clinic or a hospital near them. Some people who do not want to go out of their homes choose to order a test kit from authorized providers to ensure safety.

Rapid Antigen Test
Also commonly known as “rapid test,” it is a high demand, especially for companies with large numbers of employees. It also attracts people with urgent flights that need to present a London fit to fly COVID test certificate because results only take 20-30 minutes.

This test detects specific protein fragments of the COVID-19 virus, and results are usually highly accurate, but recorded cases of “false positives” may happen. In the occurrence of the said event, the person is advised to undergo a confirmatory test.

To know more about PCR Test vs. Rapid Antigen test, check out this infographic by Harley Medic International.

PCR Test Vs. Rapid Antigen Test, what are the difference?