SARS CoV-2 (synonyms: COVID-19, novel coronavirus)
| Category | Virology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
PCR test for the new coronavirus, the disease is known as COVID-19 |
| Clinical Indications |
Patients presenting with respiratory tract disease, and fulfilling the PHE criteria for testing |
| Reference range | Detected or NOT detected |
| Sample & container required | Nose or throat swab in Cobas PCR media (yellow top) or Viral Transport medium (green top), nasopharyngeal aspirate, endotracheal aspirate or bronchoalveolar lavage. |
| Sample volume | 0.5 mL |
| Sample collection | Apply recommended Infection Prevention and Control precautions |
| Transport storage | Standard courier |
| Turnaround time | 24 hrs |
| Notes | Daily testing
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