Rapid Results Covid Test False Negative. Rapid antigen tests may be more likely to result in a false negative or false positive experts say. What negative or positive results mean Experts point to benefits of antibody tests and their role in vaccine trials Published.
WHAT DOES A FALSE NEGATIVE OR FALSE POSITIVE MEAN. Rapid antigen tests may be more likely to result in a false negative or false positive experts say. This story was updated Oct.
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A false-negative result signifies a RT-PCR tests inability to detect the virus in a person with an active infection. This story was updated Oct. Rapid tests are considered most accurate in a patient who is having symptoms of COVID-19. COVID-19 tests whether a rapid antigen test or a PCR test sent to a lab do tend to be accurate on the positive side if the test says you have COVID you most likely do but they can sometimes deliver false-negative results especially the antigen rapid tests.