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Is the PCR test more effective than the rapid test for covid-19?
Yes PCR is more effective
Last updated on 27 Apr 2023
No, you can be charged between Rs 800 to 1200. It is not for free.
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Last updated on 09 May 2023
NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test) is a type of viral diagnostic test for SARS CoV-2 which includes RT PCR. RT PCR is a chain reactive test for qualitative detection of viruses.
The COVID-19 RT-PCR test is a real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2 in upper and lower respiratory specimens.
Previously it was taking 3-4 days because of the sample load in a particular lab or diagnostic centre was too much. These days one gets it within max 2 days at the best from sample collection.
Covid 19 RTPCR, SARS- CoV-2
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