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SARs-COV-2(covid-19) RT PCR
TARGET GENE RESULT CT (Cycle Threshold) Value
Result Negative
Sample Collection Type Both(Throat Swab /
Nasopharyngeal
Swab)
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Interpretation
* Negative result indicates the absence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in the submitted specimen.
* Positive result indicates the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in the submitted specimen.
Notes
* Positive results are indicative of SARS CoV - 2 RNA; clinical correlation with patient history and
other diagnostic information is necessary to determine patient infection status.
* Negative result does not preclude infection with SARS-CoV-2 virus and should not be the sole
basis of a patient management decision.
* Negative results do not rule out the possibility of Covid19 infection, limitations include but not
limited to the following:
- Improper specimen collection
- Mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 virus or PCR inhibition
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