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Are rapid tests performed on vein blood?Aren't they supposed to test only saliva and finger blood?How accurate is a venous blood rapid test?
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Rapid tests are generally antibody tests, so testing at 6 weeks would be a good indicator and a follow up at 12 weeks conclusive.  
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As far as I know rapid test is perform on vein blood. rapid test is accurate on the appropriate testing time.
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