The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life today as we know it, and is causing families to take extra precautions when it comes to their own health even if that means getting a COVID-19 test if they feel it is necessary. But in recent months with at home COVID tests becoming easy to access, people are starting to question their accuracy.
President Biden has requested billions of dollars in at-home tests. These tests allow for citizens to test for the COVID-19 virus in the comfort of their own home. According to the CDC the accuracy rate of an at home COVID-19 rapid test is about 85%, but they are the most sensitive for those who are showing symptoms.
“At-home tests are shown to be highly accurate provided the user is following the directions that are provided in each test kit from the individual manufacturer,” said Ryan Terry, public information officer for Hillsborough county.
When taking an at-home test, it is important to note that the symptoms you have can have an impact on the result that is shown on the at-home test.
“You have to take you many different elements of an individual’s life into context, in order to make an informed decision,” said Terry.
For the most recent information on the COVID-19 virus, and at-home COVID tests please visit the CDC website.
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