Question 1

Why are COVID-19 tests for Travel so expensive?

Accepted Answer

They are expensive as they are sold by third party vendors. However, at Apollo24/7 Lab Test one can get them at a not so expensive rate

Question 2

Do you think Covid-19 testing is useful?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it helps in the detection of Covid 19 infections.

Question 3

Which type of covid-19 test is required for SSB?

Accepted Answer

RT PCR covid 19 test is required for SSB

Question 4

What are the different types of tests for Covid?

Accepted Answer

RT PCR and In home self kits

Question 5

How valid are rapid COVID-19 tests?

Accepted Answer

They are valid for two weeks minimum from the date of testing and they are reliable too.

Question 6

How can you tell if you have a false positive COVID-19 test?

Accepted Answer

You can tell if you have tested positive for an RT PCR test

Question 7

How and where do I visit for the COVID-19 test in Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Get in touch with Apollo24/7 Lab Test Kolkata.

Question 8

Is the RT-PCR test used for covid-19?

Accepted Answer

Yes RT PCR test is the most reliable for Covid 19 worldwide

Question 9

Do I need a Covid test to fly to the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 10

Are people faking Covid tests?

Accepted Answer

Covid 19 tests cannot be faked

Question 11

Is there any kit to test covid 19 at home in India?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are many kits available at Apollo 247 which can test for covid 19 infections at home

Question 12

What do C and T stand for on covid tests?

Accepted Answer

If you see a test line, it means that there are the viral nuclear protein antigens in your specimen, which is supposed to be interpreted as a positive test result. A positive result is indicated by two lines on control (C) and test (T). Negative test result means a single line on control (C)

Question 13

How to get a rapid COVID test for travel?

Accepted Answer

One can do a rapid test at home with an in home kit or you can also contact Apollo24/7 Lab Test to collect the home sample and 24 hour report.

Question 14

What is 'enough testing' for covid-19?

Accepted Answer

When one gets a good result twice then they should not test further. In the case of Covid 19 two consequetive negative results from two diffrent labs mean that you dont have Covid 19 infection. This is known as enough testing.

Question 15

What is an urgent travel test?

Accepted Answer

If you are testing for Covid 19 just the day when you are travelling is urgent travel test.

Question 16

Are PCR tests required for traveling to the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 17

What COVID-19 tests do I need to do to go to Portugal?

Accepted Answer

RT PCR Covid 19 test is the most accurate. Get this test done at Apollo24/7 Lab Test.

Question 18

How many times can you test positive for Covid19?

Accepted Answer

You may continue to test positive upto 90 days

Question 19

How accurate is the Covid-19 rapid antigen test kit 'Coviself'?

Accepted Answer

It is near to accurate buy the Covid 19 rapid antigen test kit from Apollo 247

Question 20

How painful is a Covid test?

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Covid 19 test is not painful procedure whether one takes a nasal swab or oral swab.

Question 21

Do we need to take a PCR test before going to Hong Kong?

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Yes

Question 22

Is PCR testing before airline travel necessary?

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Yes, depends where you are travelling to

Question 23

What do I do if the rapid report test is positive of COVID?

Accepted Answer

Get an RT PCR test done to know the exact covid test results. Additionally, isolate and start with medications

Question 24

How to take the COVID-19 test in Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Get in touch with Apollo24/7 Lab Test Chennai.

Question 25

How long does a rapid PCR test take?

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A PCR test can take 24 hours to 48 hours max

Question 26

How can one get tested for the coronavirus in Bangalore?

Accepted Answer

Get in touch with Apollo24/7 Lab Test Bangalore.

Question 27

Which Covid-19 tests are required for international travel?

Accepted Answer

For international travel get an RT PCR antigen test done

Question 28

How to use CoviSelf, India's first at-home Covid self-test kit?

Accepted Answer

To use an at-home test, you will collect a nasal specimen and then test that specimen by using the given kit. Wait for the results and wash your hands thoroughly after the procedure.

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