How is COVID-19 tested?

How is COVID-19 tested?

To do a COVID-19 antibody test, typically a phlebotomist takes a blood sample. It's taken by a finger prick or by drawing blood from a vein in your arm. Then the sample goes to a lab for investigation whether you have developed antibodies against the COVID-19 virus. You can now order the test from Apollo24/7 Lab Test.

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How accurate are the Covid-19 antigen rapid tests?

They are quite accurate

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Does the PCR test work?

Yes, the PCR test works

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What is the antigen test for Covid-19?

RT PCR is the standard test for Covid 19

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Why could COVID-19 be detected only by PCR?

This is because Covid 19 infection has RNA which can be only detected in PCR.

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How can you describe the polymerase chain reaction?

Polymerase chain reaction also known as PCR is a laboratory technique for rapidly producing millions to billions of copies of a specific segment of DNA, which can then be used to detect DNA and RNA.

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