- Male
- 40 Years
- 05/05/2023
Is there a test for the SARS-COV-2 virus?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Bhanu Prakash
General Practitioner
- MBBS
- AFIH
- Advanced certificate in critical care medicine
- Fellowship in critical care medicine
- 10+ Yrs
Yes, there is RT PCR test which can detect SARS COV 2 Viruses.
Dr. Bhanu Suggests...
Take a He4: Human Epididymis Protein 4 Test or Take a DENGUE IGG/IGM ANTIBODIES - RAPID - KA Test
Answered 24/07/2025
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