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Things To Know About PCR Tests

A PCR test is very helpful when it comes to testing for Covid-19 and other infectious diseases. PCR tests, which are still mostly done at hospitals and other testing facilities rather than at home, are considered to be far more sensitive compared to antigen tests. They can detect smaller quantities of the virus and detect them sooner (and for more time) than antigen tests.<br>For more information on PCR tests, visit our website at https://www.harleymedic.co.uk/. You can also visit https://officialrapidtests.com/ for more additional info.<br>

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Things To Know About PCR Tests

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  1. Things To Know About PCR Tests

  2. A PCR test is very helpful when it comes to testing for Covid-19 and other infectious diseases. PCR tests, which are still mostly done at hospitals and other testing facilities rather than at home, are considered to be far more sensitive compared to antigen tests. They can detect smaller quantities of the virus and detect them sooner (and for more time) than antigen tests. Even though a PCR test is considered to be the gold standard for Covid- 19 diagnosis, it is unnecessary for those who have already tested positive on an rapid antigen test. This is very important to know as wait times for PCR tests grow due to increased demand. In short, any positive test counts as a positive, but a negative antigen test should be confirmed with a PCR test. So, when is the right time to use an at-home test? A rapid, at-home antigen test is a very important tool to have in your Covid-19 arsenal, but you need to know when and how to use these tests. If you have coronavirus symptoms and test positive on an at-home test, you can be

  3. sure that you have Covid-19. There is no need to get another test to confirm the results. However, if you have symptoms and test negative, you shouldn’t rule out Covid-19 just yet. In this case, it is a good idea to get a more sensitive PCR test. If you cannot get in for a PCR test quickly, you can repeat the antigen test the following day, being sure to isolate until the time when you will get your PCR test and results. If you cannot get a PCR test at all, you will need to isolate for ten days. For more information on PCR tests, visit our website at https://www.harleymedic.co.uk/. You can also visit https://officialrapidtests.com/ for more additional info.

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