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COVID-19 Testing: Antigen (Rapid Test) and PCR (Lab Test)

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Testing for COVID-19: When to Get Tested and Testing Results - Public Health Agency of Canada
When and where to get tested for the virus, and how testing works.
Understanding COVID-19 Testing - Public Health Agency of Canada
What's involved with testing for the virus, including the difference between positive and negative test results.
PCR Tests: What Are PCR Tests - Medline Plus
About PCR tests, how they are used and how they work.
COVID-19 and PCR Testing - Cleveland Clinic
About PCR test and the difference between the PCR and antigen tests for COVID-19.
How Do COVID-19 Antibody Tests Differ from Diagnostic Tests? - Mayo Clinic
About antibody testing and the differences between antibody testing and testing to diagnose COVID-19.
Coronavirus Testing Basics - U. S. Food & Drugs
Information on different types of Coronavirus tests: Molecular, Antigen and Antibody test.

Toronto Region COVID-19 Assessment Centres - Toronto Public Health
A comprehensive list of COVID-19 assessment centres in Toronto. As of Tuesday, October 6, you will need an appointment to get a test at all assessment centres.
COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool - Ontario Ministry of Health
A free self-assessment tool for those who are worried you were exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms.