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  • 45 Years
  • 27/04/2023

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What is the difference between NAAT and RT-PCR?

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Dr. Dr Vasanthasree Nair

Dr Vasanthasree Nair

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 15+ Yrs
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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.

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