What are the side effects of RT PCR test?
A PCR test for COVID-19 is a test used to diagnose people infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It has no side effects.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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.
A PCR test can be inconclusive if the sample given is not enough or the person is close to recovery or has an early infection. In this case, one needs to wait for 48 hours and give the sample again for assesment.
For a virus like the COVID-19 virus to be detected early in the body using real time RT PCR, scientists need to convert the RNA to DNA. This is a process called 'reverse transcription
Yes, the PCR test works
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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