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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So much misinformation here. The rapid antigen tests are highly accurate when you follow the instructions and use both tests. They'll pick up 90% of cases within 48 hours of when you'd otherwise test positive on a PCR test.

People were quick to write off rapid tests for Omicron based on a single early study. Subsequent studies showed they do just as well against Omicron as Delta.[/quote]

Agreed! Also the fact that so many people are vaccinated and/or have precious infection means your symptoms are representative of your body fighting the infection before it possibly starts replicating. Back in 2020, people were silently infectious before any symptoms. The symptoms for a naive body indicated damage done by the virus (vs the early recognition of the virus and immune response).

Bottom line, yes, expect to test negative during early symptoms. Then try testing again the next day. Omicron is fast, you’ll likely get that positive soon if it’s there and you’re infectious. PCR only gets you a 12-24 hour head start on detection over the antigen tests now.[/quote]

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