Table 2.
Type of swab used for RT-PCR | Starts to peak from (day) | Highest levels detected | Starts to fall | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nasal | Mid-turbinate swab | Day 1 | First week | Third week onwards |
Anterior nares swab | ||||
Oropharyngeal swab | Day 1 | First week | Third week onwards | |
Rectal | End of first week | Second week | End of third week onwards |
RT-PCR, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction