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

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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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 MATERNAL SERUM SCREENING-1T QUAD WITH PRE ECLAMPSIA(PLGF+PAPP-A+FREE BETAHCG+AFP+NT) Test or Take a KETONE (BETA HYDROXY BUTYRATE) - SERUM Test

Book MATERNAL SERUM SCREENING-1T QUAD WITH PRE ECLAMPSIA(PLGF+PAPP-A+FREE BETAHCG+AFP+NT) Test Book KETONE (BETA HYDROXY BUTYRATE) - SERUM Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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