A Positive PCR Test May Not Mean Positively Sick (AUDIO)

University of Utah Health

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PCR-based diagnostic tests are becoming increasingly common in clinical settings because they are much more sensitive and accurate than older tests, and provide results within hours, not days. Yet a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases shows that half of those who tested positive for respiratory viruses did not report feeling ill. These findings suggest that some test results should be interpreted with caution. Co-first author

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<a target="_blank"href="http://thescoperadio.com">The Scope</a>, University of Utah Health Sciences Radio

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