While there are several similarities between PCR tests and antigen tests, they are not the same for COVID-19. Both tests are able to diagnose active cases of COVID-19 and do so by taking swabs from the back of a patient’s nose. However, they look for different things, have different degrees of accuracy, and take different lengths of time to return results to patients. With that said, antigen tests are able to produce results to patients in a much shorter amount of time than PCR tests but are not as accurate as PCR tests. If you require information about COVID-19 testing or would like to schedule a COVID-19 testing appointment with us at Urgent Care & Wellness Center in Lutz, FL, we would be pleased to hear from you! We welcome you to do so by calling us or scheduling an appointment through our website. We serve patients from Lutz FL, New Port Richey FL, Land O’ Lakes FL, Cheval FL, Greater Northdale FL, Greater Carrollwood FL, River Ridge FL, Seven Springs FL, Port Richey FL, Bayonet Point FL, Hudson FL, and Elfers FL.