Why are there so few COVID-19 tests available?

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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RT PCR tests can be done only in labs. Hence, fewer tests. If you suspect of having Covid 19 infection then get a test done from Apollo24/7 Lab Test.

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a HEPATITIS B ANTIGEN AND ANTIBODY PANEL Test or Take a CD20 (Pan B Cell Marker) Test

Book HEPATITIS B ANTIGEN AND ANTIBODY PANEL Test Book CD20 (Pan B Cell Marker) Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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