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PCR is the short form for a polymerase chain reaction. It is a method used to make copies of DNA or RNA in samples containing only minute quantities of both. This test is done to diagnose hereditary conditions, in DNA profiling, and the diagnosis of infectious disease.

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Can I take PCR test for COVID-19 before having a transit?

Query: I just have questions regarding PCR test. I will be flying out soon and will have a transit and stay the night before continue to my last destination. But due to conditions after the first test before flying I still need to go out and meet people. I am concerned and would like to have another test w...  Read Full »


Dr. J. N. Naidu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your anxiety. Appreciate that it takes sometime for the virus after it enters human body to multiply and cause disease symptoms like dry cough, sore muscles, fever, loss of taste and smell etc. This is called incubation period. Incubation period for COVID 19 i...  Read Full »

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