COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test

What is the BD Veritor TM System for Rapid Detection
of SARS-CoV-2?
The BD Veritor TM System for Rapid Detection of SARSCoV-2 is a type of test called an antigen test. Antigen tests are designed to detect proteins from the virus that
causes COVID-19 in nasal swabs.

What are the differences between antigen tests and
other COVID-19 tests?

There are different kinds of diagnostic tests for COVID19. Molecular tests (PCR are the most common type of molecular test detect genetic material from the virus.
Antigen tests detect proteins from the virus. Antigen tests are very specific for the virus, but are not as sensitive as molecular tests. This means that a positive
result is highly accurate, but a negative result does not rule out infection.
If your test result is negative, you should discuss with your healthcare provider whether an additional molecular test would help with your care, and when you should discontinue home isolation. If you will not have an additional test to determine if you are contagious, the CDC currently recommends that you should stay home until three things have happened:

• You have had no fever for at least 24 hours
without the use of medicine that reduces fevers

AND

• Other symptoms have improved

AND

• At least 10 days have passed since your
symptoms first appeared.


For up to date guidance on home isolation after you had or likely had COVID-19, please consult:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-aresick/end-home-isolation.html

For more information, the CDC has provided guidelines on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-youare-sick/steps-when-sick.html.

Where can I go for updates and more information? The most up-to-date information on COVID-19 is available at the CDC General webpage: https://www.cdc.gov/COVID19. In addition, please also contact your healthcare provider with any questions/concerns.