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  • 27/04/2023

What is the difference between a rapid and a PCR test?

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Dr. Dr Bhanu Prakash

Dr Bhanu Prakash

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • AFIH
  • Advanced certificate in critical care medicine
  • Fellowship in critical care medicine
  • 10+ Yrs
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Rapid test cannot detect small amounts of virus. Wherease the PCR test can detect even small amount of virus and results in lesser chances of false negatives.

Dr. Bhanu Suggests...

Take a TRIGLYCERIDES - URINE Test or Take a Bilirubin Test Test

Book TRIGLYCERIDES - URINE TestBook Bilirubin Test Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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