At what time is each COVID-19 rule-out test most effective?

COVID-19 rule-out tests are very useful, but they need to be used at specific times. Know the main differences between a molecular, antigen, and serological tests.

Detecting COVID-19 early will help you make better decisions to take care of your health and that of your loved ones, especially now that you value your well-being more. Hence the importance of COVID-19 diagnostic tests, since depending on the results, it will be up to you to quarantine, follow specific actions at home, or request the assistance of a doctor. All tests can be effective if applied in the right situations.

That is, molecular or antigenic tests are key in the first 7 days of the disease since they detect the presence of the virus. On the other hand, Pampa pointed out, serological tests are more useful after the second week because they recognize the presence of antibodies, which are formed later.




Now, as well as these characteristics, there are also other differences that you should take into account between the three tests against COVID-19. In the following graph we highlight the particularities of each of them:

If you had contact with an infected person or suffer from symptoms of COVID-19, it is best to isolate yourself. Then, you can ask the hospital, clinic, or laboratory to come to your home to pass a screening test. In this way, you will collaborate in not saturating care in medical centers.

Similarly, if there is someone infected at home and you are asymptomatic, it is best to remain isolated and very attentive to the appearance of symptoms for two weeks. It is key that you stay calm and remain careful at all times.

You already know that prevention is the pillar of the fight against COVID-19. And one way to put it into practice is also to have (Comprehensive) Health Insurance, which can be very helpful at a difficult time.

After a grace period of 30 days, with this insurance, you will have access to medical consultations, emergency care, hospitalization, maternity care, home doctors, among other coverage. In the same way, you will have a wide network of clinics to assist you. And, in cases of coronavirus, you will be covered for medications to relieve symptoms and hospitalization if necessary. It should be noted that the availability of beds is under the control of the clinic where you attend.

Now it's your turn to take an active role in the fight against COVID-19 and be more responsible with your actions. In that sense, passing a discarded test at the most appropriate time is aligned with those objectives, as it will help you to be alert and take specific actions to take care of yourself and those you love most.

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