Here’s the difference between Rapid and PCR tests

By Demion McTair. Updated 10:35 a.m., Thursday, May 28, 2020, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Both Rapid Antibody tests and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests can be used to test for Covid-19.

PCR tests are thought to produce more reliable results than the antibody tests which have about an 85 percent validity rate.

Health Minister Luke Browne explains both tests and the role they play.

See also, this information flyer from The Ministry of Health in Grenada.

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