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What is aegislabs and how does it work?

Aegislabs is a free patient portal that provides healthcare professionals with all the features they need to streamline and improve patient care. Patient portals are great because they offer a simple solution for patients to connect to their doctors online and check on their health.

Does the Aegis report include transit time to lab?

It does not include transit time to lab. Aegis works with all of its collection partners to maximize the use of overnight shipping to its lab after collection. Shipping delays and weekend shipping schedules may impact the length of time between the collection event and the final Aegis report.

How do I check the patient portal for the latest updates?

Please continue to check the patient portal for the latest updates: patientportal.aegislabs.com. When the sample has been received in the laboratory and testing is underway, the portal will display that the sample has been received and testing is in progress. Results will be available in the portal as soon as testing is complete.

How long do rapid COVID-19 tests take?

Antigen tests* are rapid tests which produce results in 15-30 minutes.

How accurate are COVID-19 PCR tests?

PCR tests are very accurate when properly performed by a health care professional, but the rapid test can miss some cases.

What does a positive COVID-19 test result mean?

Any positive COVID-19 test means the virus was detected and you have an infection. Isolate and take precautions including wearing a high-quality mask to protect others from getting infected.

What is a PCR test in the context of COVID-19 testing?

A PCR test stands for polymerase chain reaction test. This is a diagnostic test that determines if you are infected by analyzing a sample to see if it contains genetic material from the virus.

How long could you test positive on a PCR test after having COVID-19?

After a positive test result, you may continue to test positive for some time after. You may continue to test positive on antigen tests for a few weeks after your initial positive. You may continue to test positive on NAATs for up to 90 days.

Why PCR is better than the rapid COVID-19 test?

“PCR tests are more reliable and accurate due to testing the specific genetic material of the virus, eliminating the interference from other viruses,” said Heather Seyko, a Laboratory Services manager for OSF HealthCare.

Am I still contagious if I test positive for the Coronavirus disease?

Testing positive does not mean a person is certain to pass along the virus to someone else, however. And experts say transmission beyond 10 days is very unlikely even if a person is still testing positive.

How long will I test positive for COVID-19?

After a positive test result, you may continue to test positive for some time after. You may continue to test positive on antigen tests for a few weeks after your initial positive. You may continue to test positive on NAATs for up to 90 days.

How long should I stay in home isolation if I test positive for COVID-19?

If you test positive for COVID-19, stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days. Wear a high-quality mask if you must be around others at home and in public. Do not go places where you are unable to wear a mask.

What are the two different types of COVID-19 tests?

Two types of COVID-19 tests are popular: the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and the antigen test, a.k.a. the rapid test. Both tests require a sample from the patient, usually a nasal swab.

Can a PCR test detect the COVID-19 Omicron variant?

The good news is that, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), PCR and rapid antigen tests can still detect Omicron as well as previous variants.

Which COVID-19 tests are more accurate PCR or antigen tests?

PCR tests are more accurate than antigen tests. "PCR tests are the gold standard for detecting SARS-CoV-2," says Dr. Broadhurst. "It is the most accurate testing modality that we have.

Can a PCR test detect the COVID-19 Omicron variant?

The good news is that, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), PCR and rapid antigen tests can still detect Omicron as well as previous variants.

Can a COVID-19 RT-PCR test be falsely negative?

RT-PCR tests are not perfect, Alland said. “After the first week of infection, there is a decline in virus shedding in the respiratory tract, where tests can become falsely negative,” he said.

What is the most accurate diagnostic test to detect COVID-19?

Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)-based diagnostic tests (which detect viral nucleic acids) are considered the gold standard for detecting current SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Which COVID-19 tests are more accurate PCR or antigen tests?

PCR tests are more accurate than antigen tests. "PCR tests are the gold standard for detecting SARS-CoV-2," says Dr. Broadhurst. "It is the most accurate testing modality that we have.