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Why could COVID-19 be detected only by PCR?
Why could COVID-19 be detected only by PCR?
Why could COVID-19 be detected only by PCR?
This is because Covid 19 infection has RNA which can be only detected in PCR.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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How does the PCR work for detecting Covid-19?
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
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What are rapid covid tests?
The use of rapid antigen tests for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection is a key element of COVID-19 prevention and detection.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How accurate is the PCR test?
PCR tests are 99% accurate
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Can a PCR test be wrong?
Chances are very rare that a PCR test can go wrong
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
COVID 19 RT PCR WITH HOME COLLECTION
Covid 19 RTPCR, SARS- CoV-2
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