Hi, I want to know. I got a COVID rapid antigen test after my blood report showed CRP at 52.4. My result was negative. Is this not the final result of my COVID test and do I have to wait for another report? If so, what is the other report if this is negative?

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Dr Hema Pratima

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A CRP of 52.4 is high, suggesting ongoing inflammation. A negative RAT is not enough. Please take an RT PCR test to accurately confirm or rule out COVID 19.

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