These tests can give false negatives if the viral load is too low to be detected yet.

…ad called during the night to inform us of his family members’ test results. Our first thought was “If his pre-flight PCR test was negative, he should be okay.” Nevertheless, as an international passenger arriving into the country, he is required to take the…
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Jan 9, 2022
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These tests can give false negatives if the viral load is too low to be detected yet. Many people have described taking multiple PCR tests over many days while sick before getting a positive result.
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Written by Jillian Enright28K Followers
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She/they. Neurodivergent, 20+ yrs SW & Psych. experience. I write about mental health, neurodiversity, education, and parenting. Founder of Neurodiversity MB.
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