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I took an indicaid covid-19 rapid antigen and it was negative at 20 minutes but an hour later there was a faint line on the test line. am i positive?

Q: i took an indicaid covid-19 rapid antigen and it was negative at 20 minutes but an hour later there was a faint line on the test line. am i positive?

: No, it is negative, the presence of second line after one hour does not mean anything. If are symptomatic, FDA currently advises three negative tests in order to rule out the infection.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it is negative, the presence of second line after one hour does not mean anything. If are symptomatic, FDA currently advises three negative tests in order to rule out the infection.

Answered 8/17/2022

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A member asked:

I took an indicaid covid-19 rapid antigen and it was negative at 20 minutes but an hour later there was a faint line on the test line. am i positive?

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