People often employ RT-PCR and Ct value. Even non-technical people can comprehend the relationship between Ct and COVID-19. Ct value is an RT-PCR result that indicates the sample's infection or viral load. RT-PCR detects COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) and quantifies infectivity. Higher viral load samples start amplifying earlier, hence Ct 16 shows very high infection compared to Ct 30.
Dr. KK Aggarwal
President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks
Dr. Prof. Ashok Rattan
Adviser & Mentor for Centre of Excellence- Microbiology and leads knowledge forum at Pathkind Labs
