Rapid Diagnostic Test Id Now

The key difference between rapid tests and standard tests is how long they take to process results. As the name suggests, rapid tests can produce fast results. Standard coronavirus tests typically use more complex, time-consuming methods and bulky equipment. Rapid tests are often simpler, allowing them to process samples faster. The fastest test currently available, ID NOW by Abbott, can detect the virus in 13 minutes or less. In the fight against COVID-19, having multiple tests for different settings and stages of a person's infection is key, from high-volume laboratory capabilities to fast solutions that give results on the spot, from tests that detect the active virus to tests that detect antibodies in people who were previously infected. The portable, rapid molecular ID NOW COVID-19 test has emerged as a critical part of this arsenal, allowing fast diagnosis in a variety of locations such as physicians' offices and clinics, including our diagnostic laboratory.