How accurate is COVID-19 testing?
Covid 19 testing is usually acurate and reliable.
Last updated on 27 Apr 2023
NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test) is a type of viral diagnostic test for SARS CoV-2 which includes RT PCR. RT PCR is a chain reactive test for qualitative detection of viruses.
It takes a maximum of 2 days if you are getting a Rt-PCR test done.
A health care professional, preferably a phlebotomist collects a fluid sample by inserting a long nasal swab (nasopharyngeal swab) into your nostril and taking fluid from the back of your nose and then real time reverse transcription polymerase reaction is done.
The COVID-19 RT-PCR test is a real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2 in upper and lower respiratory specimens.
Yes, it is absolutely safe and reliable to get Covid 19 test done at lab or home.
Covid 19 RTPCR, SARS- CoV-2
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