When to do repeat Covid test

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Dear Doctor, I would like to know that when to repeat the Covid test...I was having cough and cold from 10 Nov and I lost my smell and taste on 12 Nov, I consulted doctor on 16 and done test on 17 Nov and it came postive ...Now my smell and taste is all ok...only I have little bit sore Thorat...Can I go for repeat COVID test today?

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Dr. Dipti Ranjan Tripathy General Physician 14 yrs exp Rourkela Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Dipti Ranjan Tripathy

General Physician 14 yrs exp Rourkela

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Different bodies have their own protocol for retesting. Since the world is dealing with a novel virus, no definite guidelines are available on it. Still, it is prudent to go for a retesting atleast 10-14 days after initial positive test.

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