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Hi. i have traveled locally and to tanzania in the past 2 weeks. i do not have symptoms but need to know if there are blood tests for this corona virus?
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Nasopharyngeal swab: The test is to take swab from the upper part of throat and test it for coronavirus nucleic acid. You will need to see a doctor to get the test. Wish you good health!
Answered 3/24/2020
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Yes: Nasal /oral swab or saliva test for active virus. Blood test for antibodies to show past infection.
Answered 5/22/2020
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