If lateral flows are 'so accurate', why are so many reporting confusing results?

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📲While new research suggests that lateral flow tests (LFTs) are more accurate than previously thought, social media is awash with reports of inaccurate results

What is the most accurate test for Covid? It’s a simple question, but while new research suggests that lateral flow tests are more accurate than previously thought, social media is awash with reports of inaccurate results.

 

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What if ... for some reason we'd been using a *test* that could NOT 'facilitate detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses'

Inaccurate PCR results not LFTs

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