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Common Questions About COVID-19 Tests Answered

With multiple tests available for diagnosing the COVID-19 infection, the confusion between the type of tests is understandable.<br><br>If you also have doubts, This presentation will clear it

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Common Questions About COVID-19 Tests Answered

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  1. Delta Variant Clinical Case • Delta Variant • Clinical Case A Presentation by Cosmos Health Solutions

  2. When You Can Consider Getting Tested If you have symptoms or are exposed to the virus, you can call your doctor to advise how and when you should get tested. And avoid going to the doctor’s office as you may be contagious, Symptoms to look for include: • Cough • Shortness of breath • Fever • Fatigue • Headache • Diarrhea • A sore throat • Stuffy or runny nose • Chills • Loss of taste or smell • Muscle aches These symptoms usually occur within 2 to 14 days following the virus exposure. Some people may have few symptoms or are asymptomatic, but they can still spread the infection to others., It is best to isolate yourself after exposure to the virus, even in the absence of symptoms.

  3. Steps To Take For Getting Tested • Currently, testing for COVID-10 is recommended for people with symptoms or those exposed to the virus. • You can visit a clinic or center that offers COVID-19 diagnostic tests. Many centers offer fast covid tests in Tustin and surrounding local areas. • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also approved the use of home testing kits. You can collect a sample using a nasal swab and send it to a testing laboratory. • The steps required depend on the type of tests.

  4. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) This test remains the gold standard test for diagnosing COVID-19 in Tustin. To get a sample, the healthcare provider may take testable material through a nasal swab, take a saliva or stool sample, or aspirate fluid from your lungs. The PCR test looks for a viral genome, and a positive test indicates an active infection. In addition, your doctor may order a chest CT scan to get a better understanding of where the virus has spread. Antigen and antibody testing The sample for an antigen test is collected through a nasal swab, while that for an antibody test is collected through a finger prick or drawing blood from a blood vessel.

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  6. Our team Kenneth Kim, MD Thomas (Tom) Levin, JD Hyo Kim Healthcare authority and Consultant Corporate leadership in Healthcare Strategic and Accessible leader

  7. Our centers around the world Tustin, CA 13544 Newport Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 Long Beach, CA 2600 Redondo Ave, #400, 90806 Los Angeles, CA 4920 S. Avalon Blvd,90011

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