SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Explain how an individual could test negative for an active SARS-CoV-2 infection and positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

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In addition to the tests described above, people can also get tested for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Explain how an individual could test negative for an active SARS-CoV-2 infection and positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

Test type
Tests for presence of Accuracy
Time to get results
RT-PCR test
Pieces of the virus's
Few false negatives.* Test
usually does not need to be
repeated.
One day to one week
RNA genome
Pieces of viral
More false negatives than the
RT-PCR test. May need other
tests to confirm negative
Antigen test
One hour or less
proteins (antigens)
results.
*A false negative is when an active infection is not detected by the test.
Transcribed Image Text:Test type Tests for presence of Accuracy Time to get results RT-PCR test Pieces of the virus's Few false negatives.* Test usually does not need to be repeated. One day to one week RNA genome Pieces of viral More false negatives than the RT-PCR test. May need other tests to confirm negative Antigen test One hour or less proteins (antigens) results. *A false negative is when an active infection is not detected by the test.
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