Sensitivity of Rapid Antigen Test is far lower than traditional RTPCR: Medical expert

Feb 08, 2022

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): The sensitivity of Rapid Antigen Test is far lower than the traditional RTPCR Test, informed Dr Arjun Dang, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dr Dangs Lab on February 08. While speaking to ANI, he said, “We should keep in mind the timing of the RTPCR Test and the type of the test. The sensitivity of Rapid Antigen Test is far lower than the traditional RTPCR, so if there are symptoms, a negative Rapid Antigen Test should be followed with an RTPCR,”