Question 1

How can you tell if a virus is a false positive?

Accepted Answer

One cannot tell until and unless there has been a repeat test which has given a false result

Question 2

What do you mean by False positive?

Accepted Answer

False positive is when you dont have an active infection but your results show that you have an infection. This is referred to as false positive.

Question 3

Is it possible to have a false positive test?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not possible to have a false positive test on your own.

Question 4

What is false-negative in coronavirus tests?

Accepted Answer

False negative is when you have an active  Covid 19 infection but your results show that you dont have an infection. This is referred to as false negative test.

Question 5

Is a false positive worse than a false negative?

Accepted Answer

False negative can cause the infection to spread unknowingly hence it is worse than false positive.

Question 6

Can a nasal swab test disrupt the blood brain barrier?

Accepted Answer

No it doesnt distrub the blood brain barrier

Question 7

How does the new Covid self-testing kit work?

Accepted Answer

The kit is an in vitro diagnostic test intended for qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigen from human nasal samples. This test is authorised to be used by Individuals with symptoms for COVID-19 for Self-Testing at Home.

Question 8

What does a covid test feel like? Does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

It feels like a pinch while extracting the sample. Not very painful

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