How Many Coronavirus Tests Are There, And What’s The Difference? A Local Doctor Explains

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There are three types of coronavirus tests: the molecular — considered the traditional — test, the antigen test and the antibody test.
The molecular is the most accurate at detecting if someone currently has COVID-19. It’s done through a nasal or throat swab.
Dr. Alan Wells, medical director for UPMC laboratories, says it’s best to have it performed or observed by a medical professional rather than doing it yourself at home.
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