- Female
- 29 Years
- 5 days ago
I am 5 months pregnant. Today, my husband and I got RTPCR tests done, my report is negative, and his is positive. I am experiencing symptoms like loss of taste and smell. Should I repeat the test? I also had a previous rapid test, which was negative. What should I do next?
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Dr Bhanu Prakash
General Practitioner
- MBBS
- AFIH
- Advanced certificate in critical care medicine
- Fellowship in critical care medicine
- 10+ Yrs
Repeat RTPCR and monitor vitals. Rapid tests are less sensitive. If symptoms worsen, do Chest Xray with shielding and CRP, CBC, D Dimer.
Dr. Bhanu Suggests...
Take a Covid 19 RTPCR With Home Collection Test or Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test
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