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I was tested positive and was under home isolation for 14 days. Do I need to take RT PCR test again. I am from Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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No rtpcr required if u don't have any symptoms
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No you don’t need to
You can do an antigen test and see if you are out of infectivity period so that it’s safe
RTPCR may remain positive for more than 1 month for some individuals
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Do RAT
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Dr. Anand Prakash Pandey
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Delhi
According to latest recomendadtion there is no need to have RTPCR if you dont have any symptom.
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