antigen

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The F protein is an antigen, the part of a pathogen that the immune system recognizes as a threat and makes antibodies against.

From Scientific American

These tests are generally more sensitive than antigen tests, and at-home molecular tests have been more expensive than rapid antigen tests.

From New York Times

On day 10 after infection, he produced a negative rapid antigen test.

From Scientific American

Those students were not to be allowed on campus, although the district tried to provide quick-response antigen tests and testing referrals.

From Los Angeles Times

But on the first day of school, efforts will be made to provide students with quick-read antigen tests to get them in the door, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times