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2021-05-08 16:42:48
Good evening Doctor My brother recently suffered with covid 19. He completed his medication in the home isolation. He completed 13 days till this date.. When he will go for rt pcr test again for testing.. Please tell me..
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If you want to check if the infection has subsided then go for the Rapid antigen test. Rtpcr may remain positive upto 3months...due to viral shedding so there is no point in doing rtpcr within 3months.

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No need to do RTPCR Test again if he doesn't have any complaints

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