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Test Results Units Method
Range
SARS- COVID 19 RT NEGATIVE Not Applicable Not Applicable Real Time Polymerase
PCR - QUALITATIVE Chain Reaction
* Negative result indicates the absence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in the submitted specimen or low viralload.
* Positive result indicates the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in the submitted specimen. Indications:
The performance of this test has been validated & evaluated by National Institute of Virology/ICMR. Indications COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the virus
strain "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2" (SARS-CoV-2), Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms,fever,cough,shortness of breath and
breathing difficulties. In more severe cases,infection can causes pneumonia ,severe acture respiratory syndrome and kidney failure.
Methodology:
This Test is Qualitative Analysis for COVID19 detection by Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RTPCR) is based on the amplification of specific regions of the
SARS-CoV-2 . In Real Time PCR the amplified product is detected via fluorescent dyes.
Limitation of the assay: The presenceof PCR inhibitorsmay interferewith PCR amplification. Undetectedresultdoesnotruleoutthe possibility of infection. And the
presence of inhibitors,mutations & insufficient organism RNA can influence the result.
Note: This test is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers.
Disclaimer:
* Test processed at ICMR Approved Reference NABL Accredited Laboratory vide Reg NO - MDPLHT
Dr Meher Khan
MBBS, MD (Microbiology)
Reg.No.TSMC/FMR/06132
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