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Good morning doctors. does either the rapid antigen test or the pcr covid test screen for the omicron variant?

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PCR does, I am not sure about the Rapid antigen. The latter is in general less reliable.

Answered 12/2/2021

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FDA on Tuesday with the findings of its preliminary review, said that, from a testing perspective, the current PCR & RA Test can cope with omicron. They also stated that completing testing and evaluation should be "completed in the coming weeks."

Answered 12/3/2021

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