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How Accurate Is Quick Oral Swab Test At 10 Weeks Post Exposure?
Question: How accurate is the or quick oral swab test at 10 weeks?
Des hook and hands field have said that it is conclusive in the past, but regulations make the labeling say 3 months!
Des hook and hands field have said that it is conclusive in the past, but regulations make the labeling say 3 months!
Brief Answer:
Test at 10 weeks may give false negative results.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Quick oral swab test is based upon detection of antibodies.
It may take 12 weeks for production of antibodies.It also varies with person.
So,I suggest you to repeat the test after 12 weeks.Test at 10 weeks may give false negative results.
This also need clinical correlation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Test at 10 weeks may give false negative results.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Quick oral swab test is based upon detection of antibodies.
It may take 12 weeks for production of antibodies.It also varies with person.
So,I suggest you to repeat the test after 12 weeks.Test at 10 weeks may give false negative results.
This also need clinical correlation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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