Took a COVID test at home and got a faded line? This is what it means

Many people who do antigen tests at home are confused when the second line comes out faded, almost invisible.

QuickVue At-Home coronavirus testing kit

QuickVue At-Home coronavirus testing kit

(photo credit: RIMIPHARM GROUP)

ByWALLA! HEALTH

JANUARY 17, 2023 12:24

Updated: JANUARY 18, 2023 10:02

RECOMMENDED STORIES

British rock star Ozzy Osbourne and Kermit the Frog pose for photographs after the Golden Jubilee Pop Concert at Buckingham Palace in London, June 3, 2002; illustrative.

Was Ozzy Osbourne Jewish, or ‘half a heeb’?

JULY 22, 2025

BOSTON RED SOX third baseman Alex Bregman hits a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during Boston’s 6-1 victory at Wrigley Field this week.

Alex Bregman’s Boston breakout: A season of resilience, and representation

JULY 22, 2025

A Vueling Airbus A320; illustrative.

Airline Vueling deplanes Jewish children, arrest summer camp director due to alleged disruptions

JULY 24, 2025

The Amir Kabir dam along the Karaj river in Iran's northern Alborz mountain range is pictured on June 1, 2025.

Iran's water crisis: 'Day Zero' looms as Islamic Republic faces complete shortage

JULY 21, 2025

Top Stories

Syrian, Israeli officials discuss de-escalation in Paris

France to officially recognize Palestine, Macron announces

Live Updates: Israeli, US negotation teams leave Doha

France's President Emmanuel Macron holds a press conference at the 19th Summit of the Francophonie at the Grand Palais, Paris, Oct. 5, 2024.

Israeli leaders slam Macron for recognizing Palestine

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 28, 2025.

Hamas 'surprised' by Witkoff remarks

Israeli Ambassador rebukes MK Eliyahu over Gaza comments

INTERVIEW

UN spox. blames Israeli red tape for blocking of Gaza aid