Below you will find example sentences with "pcr tests". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.
Pcr Tests in a sentence
Corpus data
- Displayed example sentences: 20
- Discovered as a combination around: tests
- Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 14
- Phrase length: 2 words
- Average sentence length: 28 words
Sentence profile
- Phrase position: 7 start, 8 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis
- The phrase "pcr tests" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 28 words and is mostly made up of statements.
- Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as accurate than pcr tests especially early, accurate than pcr tests these rapid, results, testing and less stand out.
- In the phrase index, this combination connects with tests per, antigen tests, laboratory tests, tests per and antigen tests, linking the page to nearby combinations.
Example types with pcr tests
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All these passengers underwent RT-PCR tests. (7 words)
And there are many questions surrounding the accuracy of the RT-PCR tests anyway. (14 words)
The molecular test, or PCR tests, Thomas said, showed there were numerous false-positives from antigen tests. (17 words)
La Croix acknowledged the paper tests are not as effective as the PCR tests, but he echoed Culley and Miscovich, saying the ease of use and relatively low cost could allow for testing that’s frequent and ubiquitous enough to stop the spread of the virus. (46 words)
Dr. Anthony said ideally PCR tests should be done within 72 hours of travelling to Guyana but if the tests are about four days old, arriving passengers would be tested at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and provided results oon after. (41 words)
While he said some results may need to be confirmed through other methods — like traditional PCR tests — Tang framed antigen tests as the most practical way to dramatically scale up coronavirus testing and, eventually, the return to normal life. (39 words)
Example sentences (20)
Unfortunately, PCR tests fail for nation-wide testing for three reasons: PCR tests can take from a day to weeks to get test results when what is needed is a test that can give quickly.
While less accurate than PCR tests, these rapid tests are still considered quite accurate when used in people with symptoms of infection and can deliver results in 15 minutes or less.
And unlike PCR tests, which typically take a few days – and, during peak times, weeks – to get results, the BinaxNOW tests can produce results in as little as 15 minutes and don't require sophisticated equipment.
Dr. Anthony said ideally PCR tests should be done within 72 hours of travelling to Guyana but if the tests are about four days old, arriving passengers would be tested at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and provided results oon after.
He didn’t mention any results from PCR tests, which are typically performed in labs and are more accurate than rapid tests.
La Croix acknowledged the paper tests are not as effective as the PCR tests, but he echoed Culley and Miscovich, saying the ease of use and relatively low cost could allow for testing that’s frequent and ubiquitous enough to stop the spread of the virus.
Rapid tests typically return results in less than an hour, and results from PCR tests tend to take a few days because samples have to be sent to a lab.
Since the government started charging for RT PCR tests and hospital admissions, patients and their families are reluctant to have tests despite symptoms, and do not want to go to hospital.
The leader added that the Delhi Congress has also been insisting that the more reliable RT-PCR tests should be conducted, instead of the unreliable rapid antigen tests.
The molecular test, or PCR tests, Thomas said, showed there were numerous false-positives from antigen tests.
While he said some results may need to be confirmed through other methods — like traditional PCR tests — Tang framed antigen tests as the most practical way to dramatically scale up coronavirus testing and, eventually, the return to normal life.
In Shanghai, for example, the city government on Friday announced an end to free PCR tests for residents from Jan.
One drawback is that they are less accurate than PCR tests, especially early in an infection when there is less virus present in the body.
Additional Municipal Commissioner Suresh Kakani said if a staffer, who has tested negative for Covid-19 in the rapid antigen test, develops symptoms of the infection later then they can go for RT-PCR tests.
All testing so far has involved centralised PCR tests, which involve transport to a lab, processing by staff and a wait of up to 48 hours for a result.
All these passengers underwent RT-PCR tests.
Among the questions Mr. Musk on Twitter raised about Covid-19 testing was the level of false-positive rates for PCR tests.
And there are many questions surrounding the accuracy of the RT-PCR tests anyway.
As Khaleej Times reported on Sunday, passengers from 29 countries arriving in Dubai need to take two PCR tests - one before travelling and one after arrival in Dubai.
As of July 25, the VDH reported that Virginia has a seven-day positivity rate of 7.5% based on PCR tests administered statewide.