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When is PCR test valid and how long to get result?
Compulsory PCR testing for those who are not vaccinated in Turkey has started. In addition, as of September 6, it was announced how many days the PCR test will be valid under the obligation.
It is a fact that some citizens in Turkey have still not been vaccinated while vaccination efforts are halted for reasons of social immunity. As part of the studies by the Ministry of Health, which has taken all relevant measures, some restrictions are imposed on non-vaccinated people, including the obligation to carry out a PCR test.
The circular published by the Turkey Interior Ministry stipulated that from September 6, the PCR known as the diagnostic test will be used to reveal the identity of the virus in the human body during the Covid-19 process.
How long is the PCR test valid?
From September 6th, as part of the PCR test obligation, non-vaccinated citizens will no longer be able to enter places with large crowds such as cinemas, concerts and theatres. In this direction, the companies will also identify the unvaccinated persons in the queries to be carried out via the HES code and carry out a negative PCR test, which was a maximum of 48 hours ago. In other words, the human-performed PCR test is valid for a maximum of 48 hours.
How long to get the PCR test result?
The result of the PCR test, which is done by citizens who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 disease to enter places with restrictions, is usually 2 to 4 hours. If the result of the PCR test is positive, this test should be repeated 3 more times before the final diagnosis is made. The results of the PCR test are also available on the e-Pulse system within 1 to 3 days, depending on the density.
How is the PCR test done?
In PCR tests, a sample is taken from the nose and throat using a thin cotton swab. Sputum that comes out after coughing can also serve as an example. If used for Covid-19, it would be more appropriate to take a sample from the throat or nose for this test in the first few hours of the illness. In the future, however, it will also be possible to take samples from airlines.
If the disease progresses, there may be no more virus sample in the throat or nose. The sample, which is taken correctly and at the right time by health personnel, must be placed in a special container and transferred to the test cartridge in the sample laboratory. Immediately after this step, the sample is automatically filtered.
The PCR test consists of 3 steps. These phases must be repeated in a specific cycle. There are two types of uses in PCR testing. These; Real-time PCR and PCR that delivers quick results. In real time, the duration is between 1 and 3 hours; For quick results, this time is between 15 minutes and 1.5 hours.
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