Can I get a positive/detected result if I had COVID in the past?

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• What does it mean if I have a positive test result?

  If you have a positive test result, it indicates that RNA from several genes in the SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) were detected, and that you were infected with the virus at the time that you produced the sample. If you have a positive ...

• Do you provide guidance and care for those who test positive for COVID?

  No, we are a company that provides testing and results. We ask that you reach out to your Primary Care Physician if you receive a positive/detected result.

• What if I received a positive results but have no symptoms?

  Up to 45% of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 can have no symptoms, or very subtle symptoms.  This test is highly sensitive for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and the chances of receiving a “false positive” result - a result that is positive ...

• What does it mean if I have a negative test result?

  A negative test result means that the virus that causes COVID-19 was not found in your sample.  For COVID-19, a negative test result for a sample collected while a person has symptoms usually means that COVID-19 did not cause your recent illness. ...

• How does the PCR COVID test work?

  This RT-qPCR test detects specific genes from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is the virus that causes COVID-19. After you provide a mid-turbinate nose swab, the virus's genetic material is extracted from it and these specific genes are looked for in a ...