A 2022 study estimates that at-home flu tests have a sensitivity of about 63% if the test is performed within 72 hours of ...

At-home COVID-19 tests have become commonplace for many households, but knowing when exactly to take a rapid test — or when to throw old ones out — isn't always straightforward. Here's what health ...

As flu cases rise across the country, here is everything to know about testing yourself for the illness at home.

Welcome to what some experts say is the country’s second largest COVID wave since the start of the pandemic. In the past few weeks, there’s been a striking increase in new cases, hospitalizations, and ...

Taking a COVID-19 test at home seems simple enough: If you get a line, you're positive for the coronavirus. But what if your results aren't so obvious? For instance, if you only get a very faint line ...

Here’s what you need to know about when to take a test for accurate results, and how to get kits for free. By Knvul Sheikh and Dani Blum While Covid has become a regular part of respiratory virus ...

Medical professionals can usually collect samples very quickly. However, people may have to wait for the results. While rapid tests take only around 15 minutes, slower tests may require an 8-hour wait ...

At-home Covid tests can be ordered for free starting Monday. Households can now order four free tests for home delivery at COVIDTests.gov. According to the government website, orders will begin ...

RSV is short for respiratory syncytial virus. It’s a virus that can cause respiratory infections in your lungs, nose, and throat. It’s best to test for RSV soon after your symptoms start. That’s ...

With Covid-19 cases up across the country, many people are once again relying on home tests to guide decisions about going to work and sending their kids to school and other activities. A lot of those ...