COVID-19 can present with a wide variety of symptoms. With the number of cases rising, new symptoms apart from the fever, cough and breathlessness have also been observed eg: diarrhea, nausea etc. However, it is important to note that in some instances, individuals with no symptoms have tested positive for COVID-19.Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms but, older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. It affects different people in different ways. Most infected people develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization however, a few could be severely infected leading to major complications and even death. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
The following symptoms could be suggestive of COVID-19:










Although symptoms can appear anywhere between 2 to 14 days after infection with the virus, the average seems to be about 5–6 days. What should you do if you have any of the above?
• People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage themselves at home with strict home quarantine practices.
• If you have serious symptoms, call your doctor and seek a medical advice urgently.

COVID-19 RT-PCR TEST	COVID-19 ANTIBODY TEST	COVID-19 ANTIGEN TEST
Determines if there is a current infection.	Determines if you had a past infection and if you have developed antibodies against the same.	Determines if the person has a current infection
Recommended for individuals who are symptomatic or who have been in contact with a positive case.	Recommended for people who want to resume offices, healthcare workers, individuals living in red zones and immunocompromised individuals.	Recommended for symptomatic individuals and high-risk asymptomatic individuals, preoperative patients, pregnant females planned for delivery.
Performed through a nasal and throat swab at exclusive COVID-19 collection centers.	A simple blood test performed at all the centers	Performed through a nasal swab at exclusive COVID-19 collection centers.

*Home visit services can be availed for COVID-19 RT-PCR test and COVID-19 Antibody test.

For getting the test done for yourself/employees/clients/patients all you have to do is fill the below form
For placing the request, you need to share the client details like:

1. At the time of sample collection, the client must have a hard copy of their aadhar card and doctor’s prescription. Note: In case of non-availability of prescription, Health quarters can make the same available, which will be charged extra. 2. An ICMR proforma has to be filled by the individual undergoing testing. The lab collection team will be bringing the proforma along with them. 3. The sample collection will happen only via home collection by the partnered lab staff under strict ICMR Kits, and ICMR approved VTM kits). 4. Reporting TAT is between 24 to 48 hours (excluding Sundays). 5. Aadhar Card is mandatory 6. Payment for the test has to be done upfront.

1. Guidelines from Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) 2. Guidelines from World Health Organization (WHO).