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First test for covid-19 came back negative. still showed symptoms for the following two days, but now im feeling better and showing no symptoms. is it necessary to go for a second test to rule out covid-19?

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COVID 19: Which COVID 19 test did you have? If it was a swab test then probably you don't need to repeat it. If it was the antibody test, that tests take weeks to be positive

Answered 8/15/2020

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A member asked:

First test for covid-19 came back negative. still showed symptoms for the following two days, but now im feeling better and showing no symptoms. is it necessary to go for a second test to rule out covid-19?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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