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Dear Doctor,
I was covid positive 4 days back through home test kit.
My questions are :
Is home test kit reliable for showing covid positive?
How many days will it tk for me to be covid negative. ?
How many days of isolation more I have to follow?
Kindly help by answering the question as I am in confusion to understand...
Thnks in advance
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It's reliable.
7 days minimum isolation if mild or no symptoms.
No need for negative report, just end your isolation after 7 days.
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Isolation for 7 days minimum is advisable
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Consultation for detailed discussion and medication under prescription is advisable
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Follow covid protocol
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You can end up your isolation 7 days of being tested positive when there is no fever for three consecutive days.
Home kits are very much reliable if result is positive,in positive result their accuracy is around 85%.
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Dr. Dhiraj Poonia
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8 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pradeep G
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21 yrs exp
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Online consultation with doctor
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