COVID test use is rising again as seasonal surge drives demand in late 2025, and Aptitude received FDA 510(k) clearance for its next-generation Metrix COVID test with reported threefold higher sensitivity than prior generation.
Home antigen tests remain available over the counter. Lab molecular tests remain the reference standard. Timing determines result reliability.
COVID Is Surging Again. Here’s When Home Tests Can Still Help
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Why is covid test use rising again in late 2025?
- A: A seasonal surge is driving renewed demand for covid test use as cases increase again.
- Q: What is new about the Aptitude Metrix covid test?
- A: Aptitude received FDA 510(k) clearance for a next-generation Metrix covid test with reported threefold higher sensitivity than the prior generation.
- Q: Are home antigen covid tests still reliable?
- A: Home antigen covid tests remain available OTC and can help when used at the right time, but lab molecular tests remain the reference standard and timing determines result reliability.