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RTPCR test after travel
After interstate travel in flight, is it better to quarentine for 14 days and then take RTPCR test or take RTPCR test on arrival? Is it possible that a person gets infected in flight but RTPCR test comes negative if test done on arrival and later person is found Covid positive
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Depends on the timing of RT PCR.. it should be done after 5 days with exposure with suspected COVID patient or if develop symptoms
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Dr. Ubaid Ali Khan
General Physician
Srinagar
Better to do RT-PCR after 5-6 days of arrival or if covid symptoms appear,, depending whichever is earlier. Also take due precautions during travel.
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Follow ICMR guidance.
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