How is COVID-19 tested? COVID-19 virus can be tested for through an RT PCR Test or an Antigen Test. PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction, and the PCR test is a molecular test that is used to detect the presence of the actual virus’ genetic material, in order to find out whether or not you have contracted the virus at the time of the test. The Antigen Test, on the other hand, detects certain proteins in the virus. The RT-PCR test analyzes one’s upper respiratory specimen, looking for traces of the virus that causes COVID-19, also known as Ribonucleic Acid or RNA of SARS-CoV-2 The PCR test has the gold standard for diagnosing COVID-19 and is known to have a 97% accuracy. It is used to confirm the COVID-19 diagnosis across several countries. Its testing method follows Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) gene detection method through the sample collection of the nose swab (Nasopharyngeal Swab) and the throat swab. The fluid sample is collected by inserting a long nasal swab into the nostril and by taking fluid from the back of one’s nose or by using a shorter nasal swab. Sometimes, the long swab may also be inserted into the back of one’s throat, which is also known as the Oropharyngeal Swab. The COVID-19 PCR test will be positive in active infections about 3-5 days following exposure to the virus and usually before symptoms begin or before you have the ability to transmit the virus to others. You can book an appointment for PCR test Dubai from the comfort of your home, office or hotel through the RT-PCR Sample Collection service offered by First Response Healthcare (FRH). FRH is a JCIaccredited home healthcare organization in Dubai that provides patientcentered home healthcare services of highest quality. They have a team of trained, experienced and DHA-licensed doctors and nurses who collect your COVID-19 RT-PCR sample from anywhere in Dubai and follow the strict clinical protocols and guidelines to minimize the risks of infection contamination. Additionally, FRH is also affiliated with laboratories that are DHA-approved and provide results that are authorized for domestic and international travel. Test results are normally available within 18-24 hours. But for urgent requirements you can book an Express test through which the results will be available within 8-10 hours. To book a COVID19 RT-PCR Test in Dubai, you can call or WhatsApp on 0505050387 or Dial 800DIALDOC. You can also book an appointment online by visiting https://firstresponse HYPERLINK "https://firstresponse.ae/". HYPERLINK "https://firstresponse.ae/"ae/
