name of the test of covid 19
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When To Get Tested
Molecular test: When you have symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection and/or have been exposed to someone with the virus
Antibody test: When you previously had or suspected you had COVID-19 and your healthcare provider wants to determine if you have antibodies to the virus
Sample Required?
Molecular test: To diagnose current infections, a nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, a nasal swab and/or a throat swab is collected; sometimes a saliva sample may be collected.
Antibody test: A blood sample is drawn from a vein or is collected from a fingerstick.
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