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I have tested negative for the covid antigen rapid test, however i am displaying symptoms of covid- nasal congestion, loss of taste and smell. my brother was tested positive on 18 dec, and my wife (no symptoms) was in contact with him on the 15th ?

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Dr. Frank Amico Sr answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Repeat test with PCR: Rapid testing has been shown to be in accurate with a high numbers of false negative readings. Clinically it sounds like you have COVID-19 and I would repeat your testing with the PCR method. In the meantime I would quarantine until you were certain that you do not have COVID-19

Answered 12/30/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Agree with earlier recommendation for PCR testing. If you are currently displaying symptoms that increases the likelihood of avoiding false negative results.

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