cough-cold-icon
Chest CT-Covid or not. RT PCR result -ve
This is regarding my mother. Visited a pulmonologist with Chest CT Scan and various blood tests. Chest CT (please refer to copy attached) result said "multifocal patchy ground glass opacities seen diffusely in both lung parenchyma, more on the periphery and posterior location. Sub pleural bands seen in postero-basal segments of bilateral lower lobes. Moderate to severe infective etiology (most likely viral pneumonia)" Pulmonologist said this is corona, though I mentioned that RT-PCR test is NEGATIVE. He asked to admit the patient immediately. SPo2 is around 90-91 since 5 days. Slight fever of 97.5 in evening since 2 days. Breathless and coughing on walking. No coughing while on bed. Weakness is there. First symptom shown on 3rd August. Testing done on 10th August. No loss of smell and taste. Loss of appetite. Please see blood reports and CT attached below. Thinking of going for Antigen test tomorrow.Mother got wet in rain (slightly) on 1st august. First fever on 3rd Aug.
91 Views v

Answers (2)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Care AI Shimmer
As per current knowledge around 30% of test are showing false negative results. As CT is suggestive of COVID, she should be treated like a case of covid. Repeat rtPCR should be done.
Next Steps
pulmonologist opinion for further evaluation and treatment
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image +158
Consult with a doctor
Online now
Hi dear No taste in this world is hundred percent sensitive that means 100% accurate to diagnose covid this may happen with rt-pcr also
Next Steps
retesting by RTPCR can be dobe
Health Tips
retest
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.