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Method:
Multiplex Real Time Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) which simultaneously detects several
Coronavirus specific genes such as E, N, S, RdRp, ORF1ab.
This RT-PCR assay is specific and sensitive having a limit of detection ranging from 3.8 copys /
reaction (RdRp), 10 copys / reaction (ORF1ab, N, S) and 5.2 copys / reaction for E gene.
A "Detected" result strongly indicates probable infection and should be read in conjunction with
clinical symptoms, exposure, travel and epidemiological history.
A "Not Detected" result indicates that no SARS-2 Coronavirus genes is present in sample / swab.
This may also occur in very early or late infection. If there is a strong suspicion of COVID-19 disease,
then it is advised to repeat sampling (NPS and OPS) for retesting.
It is also recommended to test for other respiratory viruses in the Respiratory Panel 33 PCR in severely
ill patients to exclude or confirm the role of other co-infecting pathogens.
Ref: Guidelines COVID-19 Management in Malaysia No: 05/2020 (Edisi Kelima) Dated 25 March 2020
Note: Please refer to Clinipath website for the test methods Final Report
Test(s) Requested : NCOV2
Service Date : 17/05/2020 Report Date : 21/05/2020 Report Time: 21:08 Validated by : Ezamizudin Bsc.(Hons)Biomed.Sc.,UPM Page 1 of 1