New Clinical Data Shows BD Antigen Test May Be More Selective In Detecting Infectious COVID-19 Patients Than Molecular Tests

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study that shows BD’s antigen test may be more selective than PCR (polymerase chain reaction) molecular tests at detecting people who are contagious and able to spread COVID-19 disease. The study compared antigen and PCR test results to positive results using a viral cell culture test.