antigen

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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

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

After the loosening was announced on Wednesday, officials hastened to write new guidelines on everything from home isolation to rapid antigen testing and to free up resources for a coming deluge of cases.

From New York Times

“No efforts should be spared to ensure smooth delivery of medical supplies including vaccinations, antigen testing reagents, drugs and masks,” said the notice, published by China’s ministry of transport.

From Reuters

The panic over spreading infections has fired up stocks of cough medicines, flu drugs and antigen test kit makers.

From Reuters