Rapid Point-of-Care Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2 Infection

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Health Technology Review
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Health Technology Update
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EN0025-000

This newsletter explores recent developments in testing for COVID-19. Testing for COVID-19 infection is important to stopping spread of the virus. There is also a need for tests that can quickly provide results. Evidence related to rapid point-of-care antigen testing — such as current practice, availability in Canada, cost, and safety — are summarized in this publication.