MANILA, Philippines — Individuals who test negative for COVID-19 in rapid antigen tests should undergo a confirmatory reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) or repeat antigen test, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday.
The DOH said this is in compliance with existing guidelines for using rapid antigen testing in detecting COVID-19 cases.
“In accordance with existing guidelines, while a positive rapid antigen test result is considered a confirmatory test for COVID-19 suspect and probable cases and close contacts, those with a negative result will be subject to a confirmatory RT-PCR test or a repeat antigen test after 48 hours,” the health department said…
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