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Can Pcr Test Be Done On The First Day Of Periods Or Other Days Also?
good evening sir , a doctor detected a tb to my sister , and say to take test pcr , so i would like to know that pcr test require only first day mensturation blood or it can be tested on other days of mensturations. please reply me on YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello,
Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern.
If I am your doctor I advice you that it is preferable to give first day blood for Tuberculosis detection. But if your Menstrual bleeding is already started, you can give other day blood also. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at health care magic. Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease.
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Can Pcr Test Be Done On The First Day Of Periods Or Other Days Also?
Hello, Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advice you that it is preferable to give first day blood for Tuberculosis detection. But if your Menstrual bleeding is already started, you can give other day blood also. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at health care magic. Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease.