Anonymous
3 years
Swab test accuracy after get contact with covid-19 patient
Hi, if we had close contact with covid-19 patient, and decided to do swab test the next day after got closed contact with the person… the swab test will be accurate or not?
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
3 years
Thank you for your question.
We understand your worries especially towards a potential close contact and possible false negative result of COVID-19 screening test.
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Yes, the swab test is accurate. please follow the instructions and guidelines provided by our government. I would like to encourage you to answer this quiz on Risk Assessment for COVID-19 to evaluate your concurrent health status.
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