NBA Hints To Rapid Blood Tests For COVID-19.

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What Silver didn’t discuss, however, is that the league and the National Basketball Players Association have been investigating the possibility of acquiring rapid blood tests that could diagnose COVID-19 within 15 minutes.

Multiple league sources close to the situation said the league and players union have been looking at what those familiar with the matter describe as “diabetes-like” blood testing in which someone could, with the prick of a finger, be tested quickly and results could be gained inside of 15 minutes.

“Rapid testing results are key to return to work, return to sports, everything,” one NBA general manager told ESPN, speaking on the condition of anonymity in order to speak candidly.