Understanding Antigen Rapid Tests

What is a key advantage of antigen rapid tests over PCR tests?

• They provide results in about 15 minutes.

• They are more accurate.

• They are cheaper.

• They require no sample collection.

What is the primary function of the primary antibodies in antigen rapid tests?

• To bind to the test pad.

• To capture the virus's surface protein.

• To provide a control line.

• To change color when the virus is present.

Which type of antibody is immobilized on the test pad in antigen rapid tests?

• Tertiary antibodies

• Control antibodies

• Primary antibodies

• Secondary antibodies

What indicates a positive result in an antigen rapid test?

• Only the test line appears.

• Both test and control lines appear.

• Only the control line appears.

• No lines appear.

What happens if a sample does not contain any virus in an antigen rapid test?

• The control line does not appear.

• Both lines appear.

• The test line appears red.

• Only the control line appears.