What Does A Negative COVID-19 Self-test Result Mean?
COVID-19Common questionWhat does a negative COVID-19 self-test result mean?A negative self-test result means that the test did not detect the virus and you may not have an infection, but it does not rule out infection. Repeating the test within a few days, with at least 24 hours between tests, will increase the confidence that you are not infected.
Does a negative result rule out the possibility of COVID-19?
A negative result does not rule out COVID-19 and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or patient management decisions. A negative result does not exclude the possibility of COVID-19.
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How accurate are at home COVID-19 tests?
Home tests will miss some infections and in rare cases mistakenly indicate an infection. One popular test misses around 15 out of 100 infections — these are called “false negatives” — and gives a false positive result in about 1 in 100 people who aren't infected.
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What does a negative COVID-19 antigen test result mean in asymptomatic persons?
Negative test results using a viral test (NAAT or antigen) in asymptomatic persons with recent known or suspected exposure suggest no current evidence of infection. These results represent a snapshot of the time around specimen collection and could change if tested again in one or more days.
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What does a negative COVID-19 virus test result mean if you have symptoms of COVID-19?
If you test negative for the virus that causes COVID-19, the virus was not detected.• If you have symptoms of COVID-19: - You may have received a false negative test result and still might have COVID-19. You should isolate away from others. - Contact your healthcare provider about your symptoms, especially if they worsen, about follow-up testing, and how long to isolate.
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