Health 10.10.2021   1755

Does the PCR test hurt?

The PCR test is not just like the Covid 19 test, but actually a method in which samples are taken in a different way. The reactions that are used to enzymatically amplify in a particular region between two segments, the sequence order of which is known, even though it is contained in the DNA, are called PCR.

The PCR test is known today as a diagnostic test. The PCR, which shows the RNA associated with the virus in the coronavirus, is a test done to reveal the identity of the virus in the body. PCR can be used not only for Covid-19, but also for various diseases. The PCR test, which has a function that can detect a very small number of epidemic microbes in the body, is also known as the molecular diagnostic test.

How is the PCR test carried out?

In the PCR tests, a swab sample is taken from the person's nose or throat using a thin cotton swab. In addition, sputum after coughing can also be an example of a PCR test. In the early stages of coronavirus disease, it is always more sensible to take samples from the nose or throat for PCR tests. However, an example should be taken from airlines in the following periods.

The PCR test sample, correctly removed by the medical specialist in the correct time frame, is placed in a container and transferred to the test cartridge in the laboratory. After this step, the sample is automatically filtered. Virus DNA is then extracted using ultrasonic waves. At this stage, PCR agents and DNA molecules mix together. The last stage has happened with the multiplication and identification in the reaction tube.

Does the PCR (COVİD-19) test hurt?

During the PCR test, you may experience slight pain when the swab sample is removed from your nose or throat using a thin cotton swab. There are two types of applications in PCR testing, real-time PCR and PCR, which provide quick results. Real-time PCR test results can be obtained within 1 to 3 hours and for quick results from 15 minutes to 1.5 hours.