Covid Test
Covid Test
Covid Test
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MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
INTERPRETATION OF RESULT
Result Remarks
POSITIVE RNA specific to SARS-Cov-2 Detected
NEGATIVE RNA specific to SARS-Cov-2 Not Detected
INCONCLUSIVE This could be due to low viral load in the sample.
A repeat sample is recommended for confirmation
COMMENTS
The assay detects the 2019 novel corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) by targeting three nucleic acids regions; the E gene, RdRP
gene & N gene respectively.
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases
such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).
A novel coronavirus (nCoV) identified in China as COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2 is a new starin that has not been previously
identified in humans.
Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more
severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
NOTE
1. ICMR Registration number for COVID-19 is APICD001
2. Negative result does not rule out the possibility of COVID-19 infection. Presence of inhibitors, mutations and insufficient
RNA specific to SARS-CoV-2 can influence the test result. Kindly correlate the results with clinical findings. A negative
result in a single upper respiratory tract sample does not rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection. Hence in such cases a repeat
sample should be sent. Lower respiratory tract samples like Sputum, BAL, ET aspirate are appropriate samples especially
in severe and progressive lung disease.
3. COVID-19 Test conducted as per kits approved by ICMR / CE-IVD / USFDA.
4. Kindly consult referring Physician / Authorized hospitals for appropriate follow up.
5. As a precautionary measure reports will be transmitted as soft copy. If hard copies are required please contact coordinator
7454800210, 7454800230.
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