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A coronavirus variant with T205I and D399N mutations that affects antigen test performance

“While determining the analytical sensitivity of the Quidel Sofia SARS 24 Antigen FIA test (Sofia 2), we uncovered a high viral load specimen that repeatedly tested negative by this antigen test.  More...

May 11, 2021August 8, 2022 Coronaheadsup.com Antigen, Coronavirus, Health, Infection, Mutation, Science, Testing, Transmission

Antigen coronavirus tests of 117,670 people gave 47% false negatives

A large, new survey of 117,670 people from Denmark’s Statens Serum Institut (SSI) showed that PCR tests found 4,069 positive samples but subsequent antigen tests captured only 2,159 of them.  More...

April 3, 2021March 19, 2022 Coronaheadsup.com Antigen, Coronavirus, Denmark, Infection, PCR, Testing

What are the different types of coronavirus tests? PCR, Lateral Flow, antibody, antigen tests explained

Sky News has looked at the different types of COVID-19 tests available.  More...

March 1, 2021August 8, 2022 Coronaheadsup.com Coronavirus, Health, Infection, Testing
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