What does it mean if I have a negative rapid test result? What does it mean if I have a negative rapid test result? A negative test result means that proteins from the virus that causes COVID-19 were not found in your sample. It is possible for this test to give a negative result that is incorrect (false negative).
What are consequences of a false negative COVID-19 test? Risks to a patient of a false negative test result include: delayed or lack of supportive treatment, lack of monitoring of infected individuals and their household or other close contacts for symptoms resulting in increased risk of spread of COVID-19 within the community, or other unintended adverse events.
What could be the cause of a false negative COVID-19 antibody test result? Having an antibody test too early can lead to false negative results. That’s because it takes a week or two after infection for your immune system to produce antibodies.
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Does Biotin Cause False Negative Covid Test
NOTE False negative results are possible in individuals who take high dose biotin (vitamin B7) supplements. Please inform your Healthcare Provider, if you are taking Biotin containing supplements and obtained a negative result for the Detect Covid Test™.