Rt Pcr
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.
Last updated on 27 Apr 2023
Covid test is usually valid for 2 weeks. However, if you are travelling then it is valid for 72 hours only.
Yes
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.
Yes PCR is more effective
Yes PCR test though rarely can be false positive as well.
Covid 19 testing is usually acurate and reliable.
One cannot ensure a negative test. One can only stay away from patients having covid if you want to test negative.
A health care professional, preferably a phlebotomist collects a fluid sample by inserting a long nasal swab (nasopharyngeal swab) into your nostril and taking fluid from the back of your nose and then real time reverse transcription polymerase reaction is done.
Order the test at home a healthcare professional will come and collect sample specimen from home.
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.
CT value indicates the cut off value whether to declare a person covid positive or not.
One must not edit any report. It is for your own safety.
Yes, IGI airport has the rapid pcr facility test available
No, you can be charged between Rs 800 to 1200. It is not for free.
Pooled testing means taking samples from multiple people, storing part of each sample individually, and combining the other part of each sample into batches, or pools, and then testing each pool
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Last updated on 09 May 2023
Yes, it is absolutely safe and reliable to get Covid 19 test done at lab or home.
It takes a maximum of 2 days if you are getting a Rt-PCR test done.
Covid 19 RTPCR, SARS- CoV-2
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