Rapid SARS CoV2 PCR assay
| Category | Virology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Rapid PCR test for COVID-19 |
| Reference range | Detected or NOT detected |
| Sample & container required | Respiratory sample (Nasopharyngeal, throat). Pale blue eNAT collection kits on allocation. DO NOT use the red or green lid sample tubes. These will be sent for routine testing and cannot be tested on the rapid test. |
| Sample volume | Minimum: NPA – 0.6ml |
| Sample collection | Nasopharyngeal / throat swab into the dedicated pale blue eNAT collection tube. |
| Transport storage | Urgent courier or pod to local pathology specimen reception |
| Turnaround time | 2 hours, 24/7 service |
| Notes | Health & safety: The blue eNAT collection tubes in this pack contain hazardous substances that can cause skin and eye irritation following direct contact. Please handle with care, avoiding splashes, and wear gloves and goggles or visor when opening these tubes. Never use a swab that has been contaminated with this medium on patients. Sample collection kits are available on a weekly allocation from the local pathology reception. UKAS accredited. |