The PCR test is considered the “gold standard” for COVID testing and the test is expected to be in high-demand once the Canadian border reopens.

COVID-19 testing has spawned a veritable cottage industry, with medically minded entrepreneurs stepping up to meet increased demand — often charging top dollar to expedite PCR test results.

Conclusion In the United Kingdom, PCR testing is still the most common way to diagnose COVID-19. Compared to other testing methods, it is a more reliable way to assess and diagnose the disease.

With the development of at-home COVID-19 tests, there are several ways to get tested in the safety and privacy of your own home.

The PCR test detects and amplifies a small part of the virus’ genome, a process distinct from human cloning, Binnicker said.

The new process will allow 10 times more testing at one tenth of the cost and it's just as accurate, if not more so, than the current PCR testing we have for COVID. So why is that? It's automated.

Northwestern University researchers have discovered that commercially available PCR tests can withstand the freeze-drying process, making them shelf-stable for up to 30 days and 50 degrees Celsius ...

For This 30-Minute Covid-19 PCR Test Maker, Success Is All About Time and Place Visby Medical’s portable PCR machine can detect Covid-19 in just 30 minutes.