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  • 30 Years
  • 27/04/2023

How efficient is the nasal swab test for COVID-19?

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Dr. Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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Throat and nasal swab test are the most reliable specimens for testing for Covid 19 infection.

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a First Trimester Quad (PLGF + Papp A + Free Beta Hcg +Afp+Nt) Test or Take a Acetone/Ketone - Serum Test

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