Do Qatar and Thailand accept RT-PCR tests conducted via saliva rather than swab?

Mar 15, 2021
4 years ago
Wyn **********
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Does Qatar and Thailand accept the RT PCR test using a Saliva method versus a swab test.Thanks.
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The conversation addresses whether Qatar and Thailand accept RT-PCR tests conducted using saliva samples. A comment confirms that Thailand accepted a saliva test without issue, while it is advised to ensure that the test form is compliant, specifically mentioning RT-PCR and being in English.
Bob ***********
I did saliva test for Thailand it was accepted just fine.
Ralph ************
Don't think about these technicalities. But be sure that the form is in English and the test method is RT-PCR.
Garrett ***********
Has to say RT PCR on it
Wyn **********
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@Garrett **********
yes it does but the test will be saliva is that ok thanks mate
Bim *******
@Wyn *********
saliva is a lateral flow test normally. PCR is nose and throat. They wont accept a lateral flow test in Thailand. It must say PCR on the certificate.
Wyn **********
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@Bim ******
it will say RT PCR but the test at Heathrow with Halo is done by Saliva spit.
Bim *******
@Wyn *********
if it says PCR you are good to go. Curious at why they don't swab the nose. Maybe they know the PCR isn't designed as a diagnosis for an infection. Let me know what you have done. Just curious.
Greg ********
@Bim ******
It is far from useless
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Bim *******
Greg Bewick it's too sensitive and using the magnifying cycles they use, they can find old dead infection that look like a live infection. That's what is known as a false positive. Check out old interviews of its inventor. They cannot be used as a diagnostic test on their own. They dont tell you you are sick or will become sick.
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Bim *******
Greg Bewick I can see from your profile picture that you have to virtue signal being vaccinated. Thank you for taking part in the emergency use clinical trial and being our guinea pig.
Barry *******
@Bim ******
I like how you use big words but your English still sucks;-)
Bim *******
@Barry ******
yeah speed typing. Oops.
Bim *******
@Greg *******
you can always check the World Health Organisation.
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Greg ********
@Bim ******
I have seen the interviews, cut and chopped to say what the Covidiots- Anti-vaxxers want. It is one tool but to say they are useless is just totally false
Bim *******
Greg Bewick so using derogatory language proves your point. Nothing to do with anti anything. Your cognitive dissonance is obviously strong and if you believe what's happening at the moment all makes sense then that's up to you. In an age of so much information despite the censorship then ignorance is choice.
Greg ********
@Bim ******
My cognitive dissonance. That is so rich. Trying to discuss science with Covidiots is like trying to baptise a cat. Not worth my valuable time.
Bim *******
@Greg *******
no I question everything. Don't forget. Emergency use only. Good luck.
Greg ********
@Bim ******
It is obvious you know nothing of which you speak. Bye.
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