Last updated on Jan. 25, 2022.

We’ve all felt uncertain at times during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do I have the coronavirus? Should I get tested? Do I need to quarantine?

Rapid coronavirus tests may offer comfort – and convenience – to some, but are the results accurate? We asked Micah Bhatti, M.D., Ph.D., if these tests are dependable and five other common questions related to rapid coronavirus tests.