antigen

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Home antigen tests are widely available and can reliably determine if you have a significant enough viral load to be contagious.

From Los Angeles Times

The F protein is an antigen, the part of a pathogen that the immune system recognizes as a threat and makes antibodies against.

From Scientific American

For antigen tests, however, the FDA recommends using multiple assessments at two-day intervals, depending on a person’s symptoms and exposure to the virus, which drives up the total cost.

From Scientific American

These tests are generally more sensitive than antigen tests, and at-home molecular tests have been more expensive than rapid antigen tests.

From New York Times

Starting in May, though, beneficiaries in original Medicare and many people with private, job-based insurance will have to start paying out-of-pocket for the rapid antigen test kits.

From Seattle Times