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Antibodies test vs RTPCR
I am afraid of RTPCR .
Can we know covid result
with anti bodies test ?
is it accurate .
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Dr. Jaideep Gaver
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15 yrs exp
Coimbatore
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Needs proper history and clinical discussion, please consult directly on whats app no. Nine eight seven one three seven zero five one seven.
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Dr. Anwar Hussain
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17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
RT PCR is a Gold Standard test for COVID-19
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so one should go for it
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Dr. Gowthami
Family Physician
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Covid samples are collected by rasal or pharyngeal swabs , it is very safe and quick, you might have irritation for a minute or so .
Sample collection method is the same for RTPCR and Rapid antigen test
Advantage of RT- PCR is the results are more accurate, however Antigen test , you'll get result on the spot.
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antibody test is not specific and hence adviced not to get tested for diagnosis
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