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HomeHealth QueryCOVID 19 RT PCR WITH HOME COLLECTIONWhy could COVID-19 be detected only by PCR?...
  • Female
  • 30 Years
  • 27/04/2023

Why could COVID-19 be detected only by PCR?

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Dr. Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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This is because Covid 19 infection has RNA which can be only detected in PCR.

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a P-ANCA (MPO)- Elisa Test or Take a IL-6 Test Test

Book P-ANCA (MPO)- Elisa TestBook IL-6 Test Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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