A positive result for COVID-19 testing is a scary result to hear, especially when it concerns your child. But with kids back at school and debates still ongoing about the youngest age groups that should get the vaccine, one of your kids can come home with symptoms of COVID-19 while the rest of the house is safe. If you test negative while your child tests positive, the situation has become complicated, with many things to consider. You may be asking yourself: how do I provide them the best care? How do I keep myself and other family members from also getting sick?

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COVID-19, the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, can be detected using two testing modalities: diagnostic and antibody tests. Of these, diagnostic tests are separated into polymerase chain reaction (or PCR) tests and rapid antigen tests. The difference in the test samples, result times, and diagnostic procedures indicated by these tests changes their effectiveness and availability depending on the circumstances.

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Commonly referred to as “blood sugar tests,” glucose tests often require fasting beforehand to ensure accurate results. Your doctor could order glucose tests if you are a new patient or to evaluate how your body tolerates insulin based on your family history and symptoms. 

Blood glucose testing is commonly used to evaluate how the body manages sugar and identify potential metabolic issues. One of the most common questions patients have is whether fasting is required—and what results are considered normal. Understanding how fasting and non-fasting glucose tests differ can help you interpret results more accurately and know what to expect before testing.

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