Published 2 years ago

FDA recommends repeat at-home Covid tests to reduce risk of false negatives

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FDA says new studies suggest protocol can miss too many infections. New guidance applies to people without symptoms who think they may have been exposed. People with symptoms can continue using two tests spaced 48 hours apart. All 22 home antigen tests on the U.S. market were authorized for emergency use.

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The Independent

FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy

New U.S. recommendations call for three home tests for people exposed to COVID-19 to improve accuracy

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy

WASHINGTON (AP) — If you were exposed to COVID-19, take three home tests instead of two to make sure you’re not infected, according to new U.S. recommendations released Thursday. Previously, the Food and Drug Administration had advised taking two rapid antigen tests over two or three days to rule out infection.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy

New U.S. recommendations call for three home tests for people exposed to COVID-19 to improve accuracy

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy

New U.S. recommendations call for three home tests for people exposed to COVID-19 to improve accuracy

2 years ago

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FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy - Local News 8

New U.S. recommendations call for three home tests for people exposed to COVID-19 to improve accuracy.

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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The Hill

FDA recommends repeat at-home Covid tests to reduce risk of false negatives

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance on Thursday recommending that people testing themselves for COVID-19 at home take a repeat test within 48 hours to rule out a potential false …

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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