antigen tests Archives

COVID 19 Mutations Negatively Impact Effectiveness of Detection Tests

By YES HIM Consulting | April 2, 2021

Since these variants have different characteristics, certain COVID-19 tests may not be as effective in detecting the virus or its variants. The affected tests include molecular, antigen, and serology tests (FDA, 2021).

COVID-19 Antigen Testing Code 87426 Available for Immediate Use from AMA

By Teri Jorwic | June 29, 2020

The CPT code for antigen testing was approved at a special meeting of the CPT Editorial Panel and released with a June 25, 2020, effective date.