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2021-06-09 14:32:05
Hi Experts. My father has tested rapid antigen test on 12th may, 2021he got positive . Now since 14 days he don't have any symptoms but today (after28 days) we went RTPCR test but in test found detected positive and CQ is 29 . 4 My doubt here still my father has corona virus or dead virus. But he does not have any symptoms other blood reports normal like CBP d dimer LFT RBS. Please  clarify my doubt.
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It is a false reaction due to the dead virus components. He will be RTPCR negative in a week. Your father is in the recovery phase of the disease.

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False positive due to dead virus

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According to his cq value :- viral load is very less.....he is recovering .. If asymptomatic & all reports normal no need to worry ..... will be negative in coming 3-4 days !!!!
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monitor spo2 & other warning sign

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