Out of many COVID-19 tests, which one to choose?

(American Institute of Physics) Curbing the coronavirus pandemic relies heavily on how quickly a potentially exposed individual can be tested and quarantined. However, the current diagnostic techniques vary in reliability and relevance, so an understanding of which test is most appropriate for a given circumstance is necessary to avoid false reports. Researchers evaluated the available diagnostic techniques and determined key steps required for better testing moving forward. They present their findings in the journal APL Bioengineering.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news