ADVERTISEMENTThis article will also try to explain more about antigen COVID tests and home testing. The separate guideline on isolation and quarantine for health care workers (HCWs) was also released by the health department. On the other hand, the faster alternative is the rapid antigen test, which detects antigens or toxins that trigger an immune system response when entering the body. According to DOH, antigen tests “work best on symptomatic patients.”So, how do you interpret antigen tests and what should you do based on the test results? “Antigen tests designed for health workers usually need nasopharyngeal swab which is difficult to do.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 12, 2022 22:13 UTC