Not sure how to do a rapid antigen test? Check out this video that shows how to correctly perform a basic rapid antigen test. There are different self-test kits available so make sure you follow the instructions provided with the test. Rapid antigen tests are great to use if you’ve got no symptoms and are heading to a large gathering or visiting vulnerable people. If your rapid antigen test result is positive, you must get a PCR test to confirm and self-isolate while you wait for your result. If

Lisa Barrett is an infectious diseases expert from Dalhousie University. She’s administered a lot of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. For people considering using the tests over the holidays, Barrett stresses that rapid tests are great for screening but aren’t a substitute for vaccination and other COVID safety protocols like distancing and masking. In this example, Barrett uses an Abbott Panbido at-home rapid test, but there are other similar tests available. She stresses there are a couple of poi

Think you’re storing and using your rapid antigen tests correctly? Many of us have taken or used a rapid antigen test (RAT) before, but there’s a few things you should make sure you’re doing (or not doing!) to ensure the accuracy of your test. More info: https://theconversation.com/15-things-not-to-do-when-using-a-rapid-antigen-test-from-storing-in-the-freezer-to-sampling-snot-176364 | NSW Health

Respirologist Dr. Samir Gupta and host Heather Hiscox demonstrate how to take a rapid COVID-19 antigen test and discuss when it's appropriate to take one. | CBC News