Which COVID-19 test do I need?
Rapid Antigen Test:
- You are having COVID-19 symptoms such as fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath (visit Mass.gov/COVID19symptoms for full list.
- Five days after you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19
PCR Test:
- You have COVID-19 symptoms AND had a negative rapid antigen test (Instead of a PCR, you may choose to isolate and repeat an antigen test in 24 to 48 hours.
For more information on COVID-19 testing, go to Mass.gov/GetTested
