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2022-01-09 07:44:01
Are OTC self testing kits like Covifind reliable? Qe are all covid positive, so thinking of self testing after 7 days isolation, with these kits rather than RT-PCR..
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Answered2022-01-09 08:34:47

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Otc self testing kits are basically rapid antigen kits. Rapid antigen is reliable if it gives a positive result, if it gives a negative result, covid still needs to be ruled out by doing an rtpcr as negative results of these kits are not reliable

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Usually reliable if used properly
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Answered2022-01-09 07:54:22

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When positive yes sure positive, but when negative , pt could still have covid so negative tests should be reconfirmed with RTPCR

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