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2020-08-18 14:13:48
Can covid rapid antigen test (RAT) show false positive result? I have read about false negetive But can a result be false positives for RAT
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If antigen is positive we believe it as positive and treatment depends on the symptoms and even if rtpcr is negative the person needs to be quarantined for three weeks total

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For covid19 test investigation choice is RTPCR

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