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What Symptoms Require a Covid-19 Test

Covid-19 is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 and has since spread to become a global pandemic. The W...

Which COVID Test Is Most Accurate?

There was a lot of confusion and unpredictability when COVID-19 first appeared. A pandemic ensued as the sickness spread like wildfire. Some people were asymptomatic, while others showed COVID-19 s...

Can You Do a PCR Test After Having COVID?

A possibility of a false positive COVID test after recovery can’t be overlooked. This blog gives an overview of the relevance and accuracy of PCR after having COVID-19. Contact us for further help!...

How Covid-19 Testing Works In Northern Ireland?

Accurate testing for Covid-19 is necessary if people are to get the right diagnosis and proper medical care. Reliable testing is also crucial in stopping the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. If you’...

What Covid Test Do I Need to Return to the UK?

Many countries, including the UK, have removed Covid-19 travel restrictions. However, it’s still important to take up precautionary measures to keep you and others safe as you travel.  For instance...

Do You Have to Isolate After a PCR Test?

The PCR test is the gold standard for Covid-19 testing because of its high degree of sensitivity and specificity. This diagnostic test assesses the genetic material of a sample to detect the presen...

What Is Real-Time PCR (qPCR)?

New methods have emerged to help in the study and detection of Covid-19. One such diagnostic test is the Real-Time Quantitative PCR (qPCR) laboratory method. This technique seeks to determine how m...

What Is a Nucleic Acid Amplification Covid Test?

The NAAT covid-19 test is a viral diagnostic test that identifies the genetic material for the SARS-Cov-2 virus in an infected patient’s sample. The test uses the Nucleic Acid Amplification method ...

What’s the Difference Between a PCR and an Antigen Covid-19 Test?

We all know by now that getting tested for Covid-19 helps stop the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. But do you know the type of Covid 19 diagnostic tests available to you? There are two major Covid-...

How Long Do PCR Test Results Take?

The two main diagnostic tests for Covid-19 are the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and the rapid antigen tests. Due to the accuracy and reliability of the PCR test, this test is considered the gold...