NPR: Study Raises Questions About False Negatives From Quick COVID-19 Test

One of the five most commonly used COVID-19 test, the Abbott ID NOW, has been found to only detect the virus in 85.2% of samples. Researchers speculate it may be due to the fact that samples are stored in a viral transport media rather than being placed into the testing machine immediately. Researchers find this alarming because generally tests should be at least 95% reliable. Potentially infected patients could have a false sense of reassurance and possibly harm others. It is important to note that all tests can produce false negative results. However, the ID NOW appears to be less effective than other commonly used tests. Read the full article here.