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RT-PCR report delays a cause for concern


RT-PCR report delays a cause for concern
Public health experts said the sudden surge in cases and mandatory report for many activities has led to a backlog too.
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A health worker collects a sample from a passenger at Majestic Bus Terminus on Monday |ASHISH KRISHNA HP
Express News Service
BENGALURU: At a time when Karnataka is facing a high Covid-19 positivity rate, a delay in RT-PCR test reports is affecting isolation of patients and contact tracing, leading to more people contracting the infection, said public health experts.Considered the ‘gold standard’ in testing, RT-PCR results usually arrive in 24-48 hours. “Now, patients are claiming that reports reach them only after three days. In some districts, results arrive after four days. This shouldn’t happen,” said a senior government doctor. ....

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