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When you take the covid-virus test how long would it be before you get the results your test?

Q: when you take the covid-virus test how long would it be before you get the results your test?

: Depends on test. Rapid antigen (Binax and others ) - 20 min. More accurate PCR rest - 1-2 days

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Depends on test. Rapid antigen (Binax and others ) - 20 min. More accurate PCR rest - 1-2 days

Dr Bickel agreed

Answered 9/5/2021

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Under ideal circumstances even a PCR test result can be available in an hour. Results may be delayed depending on the workload at a given lab. Get Covid-19 vaccine.

Dr Ferranti agreed

Answered 9/21/2021

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A member asked:

When you take the covid-virus test how long would it be before you get the results your test?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Dr Bickel agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Ferranti agreed

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