Covid-19 antigen rapid test should be done within one week following onset of symptoms, says Health DG


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag) should be conducted by a trained operator, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

The Health director-general said the RTK-Ag should also be performed within the first five to seven days following the onset of symptoms for best results.

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