The Golden Snail Script For 6 Actors
The Golden Snail Script For 6 Actors
The Golden Snail Script For 6 Actors
MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19)
Test / Parameters Result Reference Range Methodology
SARS-CoV-2 Negative Negative RealTime PCR
Real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) iis used to test for virus specific genes. Two COVID-19
target genes are tested {ORF 1 ab, N gene}.
**Not Detected: indicates that the SARS-CoV-2 RNA is either not present in the specimen or is present at a concntration
below the assays lower limit of detection. This result may be influenced by the stage of the infection and the quality of the
specimen collected for testing. Repeat test if deemed necessary after 72 hours.
** Detected: indicates that the SARS-CoV-2 RNA is present in this specimen. results should be interpreted in the context of
all available lab and clinical finding.
**Presumptive positive indicates that only one of multiple genes is detected. Low viral load possible Please send a repeat
sample after 72-96 hours and correlate clinically
LIMITATIONS:
a. false negative result may occur if a sample is improperly collected, transported or handled. b. the specimen was
collected late or very early in the infection due to low viral load.
c. technical reasons inherent in the test, e.g. virus mutation in the RT-PCR target region or PCR
inhibition.
d. One or more negative results do not rule out the possibility of COVID-19 virus infection.
Laboratory testing for coronavirus disease 2019( COVID-19) in suspected human cases.
WHO interim guidance 2 March 2020