Not sure which test is right for you? While all are diagnostic tests that will tell you if you are currently infected, each of our COVID-19 tests work a little differently. Here is a quick comparison:
| Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test | Rapid 3-in-1 COVID-19 + Flu A & B Antigen Test | Rapid COVID-19 Molecular NAAT Test | COVID-19 PCR Test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also Known As | Rapid test Fast test Same day test Antigen test | Rapid test Fast test Same day test Antigen test Rapid flu test or rapid influenza test Flu nasal swab test | Molecular test Rapid molecular test Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) LAMP test Rapid test Fast test Same day test | RT-PCR test Molecular test Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) LAMP test |
| Type | Diagnostic – active coronavirus infection | Diagnostic – active coronavirus infection, active influenza A and active influenza B | Diagnostic – active coronavirus infection | Diagnostic – active coronavirus infection |
| Method | Sample from nasal swab | Sample from nasal swab | Sample from nasal swab | Sample from nasal swab |
| Detects | Nucleocapsid protein from SARS-CoV-2 | Nucleocapsid protein from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and influenza B | RNA from SARS-CoV-2 | RNA from SARS-CoV-2 |
| Most Appropriate When | Known exposure to someone who has/had COVID-19. Wondering if you have been exposed to COVID-19. Experiencing one or more coronavirus symptoms but not concerned about influenza A or B. | Experiencing one or more coronavirus and/or flu symptoms. Known exposure to someone who has/had COVID-19 or influenza A or B. Wondering if you have been exposed to COVID-19 or influenza A or B. | Traveling in less than 48 hours to a country or state that requires a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) or molecular test. Wondering if you have COVID-19 and need same day results with a higher sensitivity than a rapid antigen test. | Traveling in 48 hours or more. Requested by a physician or medical facility. Requested RT-PCR specifically. |
| Results Available | In about 2-3 hours
Note: If you choose to wait, we will provide your results in as little as 45 minutes. | In about 2-3 hours
Note: If you choose to wait, we will provide your results in as little as 45 minutes. | In about 3 hours
Note: If you choose to wait, we will provide your results in as little as 1 hour. | 48 hours or less |
| Report Provided | ||||
| Price | $129 | $149 | $229 | $229 |
COVID-19 shares many of the same symptoms as Influenza A and B making it challenging to determine which you have based on symptoms alone. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, we recommend our Rapid 3-in-1 COVID-19 + Flu A & B Antigen Test for $149. Find out in about 2-3 to hours whether you are positive for any of these 3 viruses.
Still not sure? We are happy to help. Give us a call.