FDA Letter to Providers on Potential for False Positive Results on Antigen Tests 

FDA Letter to Providers on Potential for False Positive Results on Antigen Tests 

FDA released a letter to health care providers today on the “Potential for False Positive Results with Antigen Tests.”  The letter is consistent with the advice LeadingAge National has been giving members.  A lot of tests are being administered now.  A small percentage of false results are to be expected with all COVID tests – antigen and PCR.  Providers should follow manufacturer’s directions and take clinical and case prevalence into account when deciding whether to follow up with a PCR test.

 

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