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Is it necessary to test again after the 14 days of quarantine? what are the chances of the results being negative?

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Testing : Please ask your question again and answer these questions... Have you been exposed to anyone? Have you had any symptoms?If so what were the symptoms and the timing of the symptoms /and or exposure?

Answered 7/12/2020

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Usually requested: By employers in order to get clearance to return to work. Most cases will achieve negative status after 2 weeks of quarantine and providing they tested positive initially, with few remaining positive. If initial test negative following exposure, the second test may confirm lack of infection, while conversion to positive will have to be followed as for newly diagnosed cases.

Answered 7/13/2020

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Not necessary: It is not medically necessary to be tested after 14 day quarantine, if you did not have any symptoms. However, your employer may have different rules. A positive result does not necessarily mean that there is live virus. Wish you good health!

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