And you could administer the test yourself at home.
It will be available beginning in June online throughLabcorp OnDemandwithout a prescription.
RSV can circulate any time of the year.
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Its possible for people to clear any of the viruses on their own.
But if treatment is needed, each illness requires a different approach.
Thats why knowing which one you have matters.
How the Test Works
The Labcorp test is apolymerase chain reaction(PCR) test.
This means its analyzed using a laboratory technique that looks for the genetic material in a sample.
Once you order the test, it will arrive via FedEx the next day.
After collecting a sample, you mail it back in prepaid envelope to Labcorp for analysis.
Results are displayed in an online portal a day or two after the company receives the swab.
Who Is the Test For?
Labcorps test is authorized for people aged 2 and older.
Plus, during COVID surges, both testing centers and urgent care clinics tend to book up.
If have have difficulty breathing, do not wait to take a test or for test results.
Call a doctor or 911.
Taking a test to learn which virus you have can help determine what sort of treatment you might need.
This helps surveillance teams more accurately monitor viruses in the United States.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.COVID data tracker weekly review.
Interpretive summary for May 20, 2022.
Its time for a boost.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Weekly U.S. influenza surveillance report.
UMass Chan Medical School.Whats the difference between a PCR and antigen COVID-19 test?
A molecular biologist explains.
