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COVID test query
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I am extremely confused about covid tests. Should I get a Rapid antigen test done? I have heard there are other rapid test also done - Rapid antibodies test?! Or should I go for RTPCR test?
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RTPCR or Rapid will be better.. but only of you have symptoms.. else do not do it.. you may test negative now but you can be positive after 72 hours..
So, take all precautions and forget about testing as of now..
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Hrct is unnecessarily.. it has radiation exposure..
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Rapid antigen test and RT-PCR tests are for diagnosing covid infection. Antibody test is usually done to test whether you have developed antibodies against covid virus i.e. if you have developed immunity against covid virus which is seen some days after covid infection or after vaccination
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