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;\"><strong>Who should get tested?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">Anyone who knows they have an active COVID-19 test result and needs to know which variant they are carrying.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221; el_class=&#8221;d-block d-md-none&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;covid-bg-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\"><strong style=\";\">Schedule your appointment<\/strong> <span style=\"background-color: var(--bs-body-bg); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); ;\"><b>online<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">Save time and fill out your documents online from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container d-none d-md-block vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"link-tab\" href=\"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/estudios-de-laboratorio-clinico\/agendamiento-en-linea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-xs vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-custom\" style=\"background-color: #00468b; 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;\"><strong>Caracter\u00edsticas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">Detection of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 (antibody response against the spike protein in people who have already received the full course of the COVID-19 vaccine).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;covid-bg-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\"><strong>Who should get tested?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">Already vaccinated people who wish to measure the level of protection generated by the COVID-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221; el_class=&#8221;d-block d-md-none&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;covid-bg-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\"><strong style=\";\">Schedule your appointment<\/strong> <span style=\"background-color: var(--bs-body-bg); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); ;\"><b>online<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">Save time and fill out your documents online from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container d-none d-md-block vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"link-tab\" href=\"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/estudios-de-laboratorio-clinico\/agendamiento-en-linea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-xs vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-custom\" style=\"background-color: #00468b; color: #ffffff;\">Schedule appointment<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container d-block d-md-none vc_btn3-center\"><a class=\"link-tab\" href=\"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/estudios-de-laboratorio-clinico\/agendamiento-en-linea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-xs vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-custom\" style=\"background-color: #00468b; color: #ffffff;\">Schedule appointment<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;white top-header-covid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-white font-weight-bold\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Rapid SARS-CoV-2<br \/>\nAntigen Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;covid-bg-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\"><strong>Sampling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">Nasopharyngeal test<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;covid-bg-gray&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\"><strong>Characteristics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">It aims to measure the presence of certain proteins in the structure of the virus.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;covid-bg-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\"><strong>Who should get tested?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">People who have symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough, fatigue, or shortness of breath.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">People who are asymptomatic but have had close contact with someone who tested positive or is suspected of having the virus within the first 7 days.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221; el_class=&#8221;d-block d-md-none&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;covid-bg-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\"><strong style=\";\">Schedule your appointment<\/strong> <span style=\"background-color: var(--bs-body-bg); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); ;\"><b>online<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">Save time and fill out your documents online from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container d-none d-md-block vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"link-tab\" href=\"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/estudios-de-laboratorio-clinico\/agendamiento-en-linea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-xs vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-custom\" style=\"background-color: #00468b; color: #ffffff;\">Schedule appointment<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container d-block d-md-none vc_btn3-center\"><a class=\"link-tab\" href=\"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/estudios-de-laboratorio-clinico\/agendamiento-en-linea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-xs vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-custom\" style=\"background-color: #00468b; color: #ffffff;\">Schedule appointment<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;white top-header-covid-1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-white font-weight-bold\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 17px;\"><strong>PCR test<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;covid-bg-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\"><strong>Sampling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">Nasopharyngeal and pharyngeal test<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;covid-bg-gray&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\"><strong>Characteristics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">It aims to measure the presence of SARS-CoV-2 genetic material.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;covid-bg-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\"><strong>Who should get tested?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">People who have symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough, fatigue, or shortness of breath.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">People who are asymptomatic but have had close contact with someone who tested positive or is suspected of having the virus within the first 7 days.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221; el_class=&#8221;d-block d-md-none&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;covid-bg-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\"><strong style=\";\">Schedule your appointment<\/strong> <span style=\"background-color: var(--bs-body-bg); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); ;\"><b>online<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; ;\">Save time and fill out your documents online from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container d-none d-md-block vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"link-tab\" href=\"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/estudios-de-laboratorio-clinico\/agendamiento-en-linea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-xs vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-custom\" style=\"background-color: #00468b; color: #ffffff;\">Schedule appointment<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container d-block d-md-none vc_btn3-center\"><a class=\"link-tab\" href=\"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/estudios-de-laboratorio-clinico\/agendamiento-en-linea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-xs vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-custom\" style=\"background-color: #00468b; color: #ffffff;\">Schedule appointment<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>What do your results mean?<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"h6\"><strong>If your result is positive<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Take appropriate measures to protect yourself and avoid transmitting the virus to others.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Stay home.<\/strong><br \/>\nDon&#8217;t go out unless you need medical attention. Most cases are mild and can be recovered at home.<\/li>\n<li>Stay in touch with your doctor<\/li>\n<li>Monitor your symptoms.<br \/>\nContact your doctor if they worsen or if you have any questions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"h6\"><strong>If your result is negative<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Even though you are healthy, don&#8217;t let your guard down and keep taking care of yourself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This means you probably haven&#8217;t been infected with the COVID-19 virus.<\/li>\n<li>A false negative test result can occur depending on the timing of the test.<\/li>\n<li>Even if your results are negative, you can become infected in the future, so it&#8217;s important to follow the rules for physical distancing, wearing a mask, and washing your hands to prevent any possible transmission.<\/li>\n<li>Your doctor may recommend repeating the test if you continue to have symptoms or, if necessary, performing a PCR test for COVID-19.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749065666160{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bg-blue-dark text-white py-3 mb-0 title-square-style box-radio-header-md pr-md-0 pr-2&#8243;]Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;p-4 mb-0 border box-size&#8221;]Type of sample: Nasopharyngeal Sensitivity: 98% Delivery time: 60 min What does it detect? 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