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Rapid Antigen Testing

It is also known as a rapid antigen test, sometimes called a rapid antigen detection test, or simply a rapid diagnostic test. This test directly detects the presence or absence of an antigen. It is also used in the rapid diagnosis of COVID.

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My mother is 77 years old and tested positive for COVID Rapid Test. How to treat her fever?

Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 77-years-old and tested positive for COVID Rapid Test. I am attaching her blood reports and COVID rapid tests reports for your opinion on this. Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. According to your statement, your mother has become COVID 19 positive by undergoing COVID Rapid Test. Therefore, only symptomatic treatment is needed for COVID 19 positive patients. According to the investigation report (att...  Read Full »

I had oral sex and a burning sensation during urination. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a hand job three months ago, from a massage girl, after two days I started having burns during urine and fatigue, and night sweats and I took antibiotics for 45 days. I did have a test after 50 days after the incident of HIV rapid fourth-generation antigen or antibodies (negative). ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your test results are quite assuring for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Symptoms could be due to various reasons. Get a CBC (complete blood count), urine routine and culture sensitivity test, vitamin D3 levels, FBS (fasting blood sugar), and an FNA (fine needle ...  Read Full »

My HIV rapid antigen report is negative. Is it reliable?

Query: Hi doctor,I had a sexual exposure eight years ago. One month ago, I tested with 4th generation HIV rapid test kit at home. Are rapid tests accurate and trustable? Can I consider myself HIV negative, as the result is negative? Please tell me if this rapid test result which I had done is reliable and ...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is almost conclusive. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection tests coming positive later is almost zero. But it is better to go for an HIV antibodies test in a reliable laboratory for conclusive results and be relieved of anxiety. Do not worr...  Read Full »

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