While they've been the gold standard to identify positive coronavirus cases around the world for more than a year, PCR tests still aren't trusted by some social media users. An Oct. 4 Instagram post ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It's a question some scientists are taking a deeper look at: Nose or throat -- what is the best way to do a COVID-19 test? A woman says she swabbed both her nose and throat and ...

Which is a more effective COVID-19 test? One administered through a person's nose or one that swabs the back of the mouth? Nasal swabs are less likely to detect the Omicron variant than swabs of the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Even though nearly 68% of New Yorkers are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us still squirm at the thought of crowded holiday parties and overnight ...

Prefer an adorable dog licking your face over an invasive swab up the nose? That's a research-driven option now in testing for the coronavirus. Trained dogs have shown signs of being more effective at ...

New COVID-19 restrictions for international travel and other activities are fueling consumer demand for highly accurate polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, tests with rapid turnaround times. Some ...

Northwestern scientists have created the fastest-ever hepatitis C diagnostic, delivering accurate results in only 15 minutes.