Influenza and COVID-19 tests (PCR or antigen)

Why it is done

Fever with cough, outbreaks.

Preparation

No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Infection present. Low or negative may mean: Not detected; antigen tests can miss early infection. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

What it measures

Respiratory virus genetic material or proteins.

Sample type

Nose or throat swab

If the result is high

Infection present.

If the result is low

Not detected; antigen tests can miss early infection.

संबंधित स्थितियाँ

entry-health-condition-pneumonia

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सामान्य प्रश्न

What does the Influenza and COVID-19 tests (PCR or antigen) measure?
Respiratory virus genetic material or proteins.

Why is the Influenza and COVID-19 tests (PCR or antigen) done?
Fever with cough, outbreaks.

Do I need to fast for the Influenza and COVID-19 tests (PCR or antigen)?
No fasting needed.

What does a high or positive Influenza and COVID-19 tests (PCR or antigen) mean?
Infection present.

What does a low or negative Influenza and COVID-19 tests (PCR or antigen) mean?
Not detected; antigen tests can miss early infection.

What is the normal range for the Influenza and COVID-19 tests (PCR or antigen)?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.

Influenza and COVID-19 tests (PCR or antigen) क्यों किया जाता है?
Fever with cough, outbreaks.

Influenza and COVID-19 tests (PCR or antigen) के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Infection present. Low or negative may mean: Not detected; antigen tests can miss early infection. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.