Public health director explains different COVID-19 tests, how you can qualify as confirmed, probable or suspect
Health officials have three different tests used to confirm if someone has COVID-19. The PCR, the antigen test, and the antibody test.
Author: Julissa Garza
Updated: 10:17 PM CDT April 20, 2021
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City County Public Health Director Annette Rodriguez says when the pandemic first began there was only one COVID-19 test, referred to as the gold standard test.
“PCR test it goes up your nasopharyngeal pall the way to the back and grabs some substance and it shakes it around and it’s tested and says yes, we know you’re positive,” said Rodriguez.