So is a test kit simply a generic test that is then sent off for incubation and

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Mar 15, 2020
9:25:54am

StarMan Truly Addicted User

So is a test kit simply a generic test that is then sent off for incubation and

results? Is it (likely) the same kit docs use for swabbing for flu, strep, etc?

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So is a test kit simply a generic test that is then sent off for incubation and

StarMan

3/15/20 9:25am

From what I understand it's a queue tip swab of the nose.

mottman

3/15/20 9:32am

And throat.

Cougar Jazz Fan

3/15/20 11:24am

My understanding- incubation does nothing for viruses because they only reproduce inside of specific human cells, so the

cheezedawg

3/15/20 9:33am

It's a complex test. The specimen is collected via a nasopharyngeal swab (think

doctorcoug

3/15/20 9:40am

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