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

Standing on stocks of inventory, protesters kicked and tossed boxes of rapid antigen tests on to the ground, sending thousands of tests spilling.

From New York Times

Boxes of antigen test kits could be seen strewn on the ground.

From BBC

The cabinet called for grassroots health workers to distribute health kits packed with fever and cough medicine, rapid antigen tests and masks to vulnerable groups.

From New York Times