1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Chest

  4. About Covid Test (RT-PCR or Antigen)

About Covid Test (RT-PCR or Antigen)

2021-01-12 18:05:39
I'm tested positive for COVID-19 on 21st Dec 2020 and a weeks of medication I'm feeling good and tested Negative on 9th Jan 2021. I have done RT-PCR test from private lab. So just to make double sure i want to do another test for Covid 19, so which one should i go for as I'm negative on 9th Jan. RT-PCR or Antigen?
90 Views

Answers (3)

Consult Now
U don't need to repeat the test again. RT PCR is a standard reliable test

Answered2021-01-20 09:30:09

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+155
Consult with a doctor
Online now
Do a rt pcr

Answered2021-01-13 08:34:52

YESNO

Was this answer useful

RT PCR

Answered2021-01-13 01:40:21

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Articles you may like

Chickengunia and Dengue Can Be Prevented as Well as Cured by Homoeopathy

Dr.Deepika Gupta

Both chickengunia and dengue are viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes.SYMPTOMSSudden, high feverSe ... Read more

Dengue

Dr.Ajay Verma

What is dengueDengue fever also known as break bone fever, is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. ... Read more

All About Dengue Fever

Dr.Bimla Bansal

The Dengue Fever is a mosquito-borne disease, and over the years, it has become an increasingly common problem in develo ... Read more

Top 7 Tests Every Woman Above 35 Should Do

Dr.Himani Gupta

Women are constantly juggling and multi-tasking to ensure a balance between work and home. You may often have a huge to- ... Read more

Dengue

Dr.Pravin Bhendarkar

About the disease:Dengue also termed as the "Bone break fever".It is caused by Flavivirus, it is spread by mosquito belo ... Read more

Triple Screen Test

Dr.Pradeepkumar Sandipan Jadhavar

What is Triple Screen Test?The triple screen test is a maternal blood screening test that looks for three specific subst ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

CT value 16 in RT-PCR test (for Covid)

2469 Views
My father is covid positive .He was sick since 7 days so we have got the test done day before yesterday. ...Read More

Covid positive

2188 Views
My father in law is tested positive today. His report has a column RESULTS - Positive and Bio Ref Interva ...Read More

TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

1359 Views
Hello doctors! My sister 27F got diagnosed with Covid-19 as per the report of Rapid test. however her Rt- ...Read More

RT PCR test the CT value Is 20 is mild

1250 Views
For covid test , RT pcr test the CT value is 20, is it considered as as mild, please suggest me, and wha ...Read More

Covid-19 positive

764 Views
Dear Doc. Today I have been tested positive for Covid-19. I have a bit of cold and fever between 99° ...Read More

Covid RT-PCR value is 33

185 Views
Hi, My wife was tested positive for covid with rt-pcr result showing 24 and she was quarantined for 10 da ...Read More

Covid positive

86 Views
My father is a diabetic patients , he is covid positive ..who will be a best specialization to treat covi ...Read More

Chest pain in covid 19

122 Views
I am 4 month pregnant. I tested positive for covid 19 on 19 th July. I have nose congestion and chest pai ...Read More

Covid-19 positive in TB patient

194 Views
He was undergoing TB treatment for over a month and was doing better. Suddenly started getting high fever ...Read More

Covid positive after 24 day

52 Views
My mom is tested positive for covid.. It's her 24th day and today we again did RT PCR and her report came ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.