cockneyjock Posted August 17, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Is a rapid antigen test, the same as a lateral flow test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted August 17, 2021 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2021 47 minutes ago, cockneyjock said: Is a rapid antigen test, the same as a lateral flow test? I think that looks for antibodies, the LFT looks for the virus to see if you are currently infectious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted August 17, 2021 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, cockneyjock said: Is a rapid antigen test, the same as a lateral flow test? Yes, according to dotGov sites, the other type is the PCR Lateral flow is an established technology, adapted to detect proteins (antigens) that are present when a person has COVID-19. The best-known example of a lateral flow test is the home pregnancy test kit. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-lateral-flow-antigen-testing-for-people-without-symptoms Edited August 17, 2021 by davecttr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathygh Posted August 17, 2021 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2021 My box of LFTs says antigen test on it so I think it's the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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