Covid-19 test reports must also state cycle threshold value: Doctors

Covid-19 test reports must also state cycle threshold value: Doctors Ct value indicates the number of cycles needed in the RT-PCR test to amplify viral RNA, so it can reach a detectable level. A lower Ct value, 20 or below, is a sign of high viral load. Apart from ascertaining the severity of symptoms, doctors are also using Ct value to suggest home isolation or hospital admission to patients. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J