What does a negative Covid-19 test mean?
A negative Covid 19 test means that you are not having an active Covid 19 infection.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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.
It is not common to get false negative results for Covid 19, however, one may get false negative results.
One can use COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Self Test kit. This kit is an in vitro diagnostic test intended for qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigen from human nasal samples. This test is authorised to be used by Individuals with symptoms for COVID-19 for Self-Testing at Home.
They are good for quick assessment for Covid 19 infections.
Serological tests are used to investigate for those antibodies and help diagnose immunodeficiency disorders. It also helps in detecting corona.
Covid 19 RTPCR, SARS- CoV-2
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