At-Home PCR COVID Tests: A Convenient and Accurate Way to Test for COVID-19
An at-home PCR COVID test is a molecular diagnostic test that can be performed at home to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The test involves collecting a nasal or throat swab sample and sending it to a lab for analysis. PCR (polymerase chain reaction) technology is used to amplify the viral genetic material in the sample, making it possible to detect even very small amounts of the virus.