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How soon after exposure can you test positive with a nasal swab test for covid-19?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

After Day 2: There seems to be a window of positive tests between Starting on Day 2 post exposure. The nasal swab becomes positive after this time. There is a false positive rate of 5% or lower for the PCR nasal swab test.

Answered 10/2/2020

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A member asked:

How soon after exposure can you test positive with a nasal swab test for covid-19?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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