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At Home PCR and Antibody Test Service Antalya
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What is PCR test?
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test is a standard test used for diagnosing viruses. PCR is frequently used especially for diagnosing infections caused by viruses or bacteria such as Covid-19, influenza types, HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and pertussis.
It is used to determine whether there is a virus in the samples taken from the respiratory tract. PCR test is quite effective in detecting viruses, providing proper treatment, slowing the spreading, and keeping the virus under control.
With the PCR test for coronavirus, it can be determined whether the virus is present in the body and whether the person has been exposed, even if some cases still occur.
A positive PCR test result means the person is infected with the disease. In this case, the individual and their close contacts should be isolated to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus. Even those who are vaccinated and show no symptoms but test positive must self-isolate and monitor for symptoms.
Note: As mentioned above, not only Covid-19 but also other viruses such as various types of influenza, HIV, hepatitis, etc. can be detected with this test. A negative PCR result likely means the person is not infected, but does not guarantee future negative results or immunity.
How is the PCR test performed?
PCR test is performed by taking swabs from the nose and throat using a long cotton-tipped stick similar to a cotton swab.
PCR test is the most accurate test that can be used to determine whether you are infected with coronavirus.
Who should get a PCR test?
PCR test can be performed on anyone showing symptoms of illness or those who have had contact with a patient. Even if there are no symptoms, a PCR test can be done for control purposes.
Is there an age limitation for PCR testing?
No, there is no age limit for the PCR test.
How long does it take to receive PCR test results?
The result is usually available on the same day. This time may vary depending on the hour the sample is taken and laboratory workload.
When should I get a PCR test?
You should get a PCR test if you have been in contact with a Covid-19 or other infectious patient, feel symptoms of illness, plan to travel, or are going to have surgery.
Home PCR Testing Service Antalya
If you suspect Covid-19, you can have a PCR test done at home without leaving your isolation environment. With home PCR testing, many types of microbes and viruses can be detected without leaving your comfort zone; it can also provide information for DNA analysis, gene mutations, and cancer diagnosis and treatment planning.
Home PCR service in Antalya is performed by our team with the same procedures and hygiene as in standard PCR tests, at affordable prices. Samples are collected at your preferred time and place following all protocols, and results are reported the same day.
How is the home PCR test performed?
The at-home PCR test is performed hygienically by professional healthcare staff using a thin cotton-tipped swab to collect a sample from the airway (nose and throat). The sample is placed in a tube containing liquid. The samples are analyzed in the laboratory to check for coronavirus or other diseases.
Who can get a home PCR test?
- People showing symptoms of Covid-19
- People who have recently had close contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19 (PCR can be performed 3-7 days after contact)
- Elderly individuals who cannot leave home, bedridden patients, or those receiving treatment at home
- Children
- Those working in closed environments where maintaining social distance is difficult (as a precaution)
- Individuals traveling domestically or internationally
- People who prefer to be tested at home instead of visiting a hospital
Our center also offers home PCR testing for people who have difficulty leaving the house, within the scope of home care services for the elderly, patients, and bedridden individuals.
How can I get home PCR test service?
If you would like to use the home PCR testing service in Antalya, you can call our center 24/7. You can book an appointment for the desired date and time. On the appointment day, our healthcare team will visit your home to perform the PCR test under appropriate hygiene conditions. Results will be shared with you the same day.
Is the PCR test safe?
The PCR test was developed in 1983 by American biochemist Kary Mullis and has since been used in diagnosing many diseases. The World Health Organization also recommends this test for Covid-19.
The PCR test is known to be the most reliable diagnostic test for Covid-19. Although rapid tests provide fast results, they are believed to be less sensitive than PCR. Therefore, those showing symptoms of coronavirus are recommended to have a PCR test even if rapid tests are negative.
PCR testing is safely used to diagnose diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B, in DNA analysis, cancer detection, and for many diseases caused by pathogens including viruses and bacteria.
What is an antigen test?
Antigen test is a rapid result test for infectious diseases. Antigens are molecules that trigger the creation of antibodies against harmful substances in the body. This test can detect influenza types, rotavirus, HIV, adenovirus, hepatitis B, and other conditions.
Home Antigen Testing Service Antalya
If you would like to get antigen test service at home, you can contact us to book an appointment. Our healthcare staff will come to your house at the scheduled time and take the sample under proper hygienic conditions and at an affordable price. Results will be shared with you in 20 minutes.
What is an antibody test?
Antibodies show the immune response of people after having the disease. An antibody test is especially important for detecting infections that have been experienced with few or no symptoms.
How is the antibody test performed?
An antibody test is performed by taking a blood sample from the arm. The test is not done with a swab, but by blood samples. Antibody tests analyze immunoglobulins IgG, IgA, and IgM, formed in response to infections.
Home Antibody Testing Service Antalya
If you would like to receive a home antibody test service, you can contact Beyaz Melekler Health Center. You can book an appointment 24/7 for any date and time. On the day of the appointment, our healthcare team will visit your address, perform the antibody test under proper hygiene conditions and at affordable prices. Results are shared with you on the same day.
Why should I get a home Covid-19 antibody test?
- According to research, a large number of asymptomatic people unknowingly spread the disease more widely. Testing such individuals enables early detection and helps control the spread by revealing those who are in the early stages, those who don’t show symptoms, and those who have gained immunity.
- If you suspect you have coronavirus, want to know about your level of immunity, or worry about your loved ones getting sick, you can apply to our health center any time. Our home healthcare staff collects your blood at your home, delivers it to the lab in proper conditions, and the results are sent to you by email.
- The healthcare service you can receive in hospitals is delivered right to your home, hotel, workplace, or nursing home.
- It saves time.
Are antibody tests safe?
It is believed that antibody tests performed with Elisa and similar techniques have higher sensitivity and reliability than rapid antibody tests from finger pricks. Using these tests together with PCR increases the possibility of correct diagnosis.
What is the difference between antigen and antibody tests?
Antigens can be defined as diseased cells in our body.
Antibodies are proteins that fight these diseased cells in the body. Their function is to bind to antigens and neutralize them to prevent disease.
To determine whether a person is currently infected, an antigen test is performed first; then, follow-up with antibody tests is used to monitor the immune response and progression of the illness. Antibody tests indicate the course of the disease and the state of the immune system, while antigen tests check whether the disease is present at that moment.
Antigen tests determine whether someone is ill at that moment, while antibody tests indicate whether the person has already had the disease.
Regular testing of antibodies is also useful to monitor immune status.
What are the differences between PCR and antibody tests?
PCR is an antigen test and indicates whether a person is currently ill (it shows an active infection). The purpose of the PCR test is to quickly identify positive cases and start treatment as soon as possible; also to rapidly isolate infected individuals from the community.
Antibody tests, on the other hand, show the antibodies developed, whether the person has had the infection before, the stage of the immune response, and if immunity has developed.
What is a rapid antigen test?
Tests that instantly determine whether you have Covid-19 are called rapid antigen tests. Antigen tests can be applied easily to anyone at risk. During the pandemic, regular rapid antigen tests played a significant role in reducing the rate of transmission.
There is no age restriction for the Covid-19 Antigen test.
How is a home Covid-19 rapid antigen test performed?
The Covid-19 antigen test is performed using a throat swab. The results are available in 15-20 minutes. If the antigen test is positive, it is recommended to conduct an antibody test. The antigen test instantly shows whether the person is infected, allowing precautions to be taken without delay.
The aim of performing the antibody test is to determine the patient's level of immunity against Covid-19.
Whether at home or work, you can have a Covid-19 rapid antigen test performed at your location under hygienic conditions via our home healthcare services.