
Understanding COVID-19 Testing Options: Dr. Matt Binnicker
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(00:47)
So there are a lot of tests on the market now for detecting COVID-19 can you tell us what the main categories of these tests are?
(01:30)
Let's delve into those a little bit more. Let's start with the molecular test. Can you explain to our audience how that works?
(03:32)
Because there's so many different types of PCR tests out there right now, can you tell us a little bit about the differences and specifically how these different types of tests may compare to one another in terms of accuracy and turnaround time?
(06:12)
Dr. Binnicker, can you tell us when and how physicians can use PCR to diagnose patients with COVID-19?
(08:00)
So it sounds like, again, just to confirm, the PCR test is really for diagnosing that patient during that early stage when they have symptoms?
(08:55)
Can you tell us more about serologic testing and how that works?
(09:53)
So when would you use serology?
(10:57)
So can you just summarize just for our audience again, how these two tests work together?
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