	Rapid Test	PCR Test
Purpose	♦ Surveillance screening ♦ Testing before events ♦ Testing with symptoms	♦ Confirmatory testing with a positive ART ♦ Baseline testing prior to surveillance with ART ♦ Covid status following period of treatment
Sample Type	The sample is taken from a swab from the nose or mouth	The sample is taken from a swab from the nose or mouth or a saliva sample
Turnaround Time	As early as 24 hours after sample collection	As early as 15 minutes after sample collection
Limitations	♦ Painful and Uncomfortable ♦ Potential exposure during test	Not as sensitive and accurate as a PCR Test
Advantages	Accurate and quantitative result	♦ Safe and painless test done in the comfort of your own home or office. ♦ The convenience of ART with the accuracy of PCR! ♦ Our ART kits offer 100% sensitivity based on independent test reports