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Overview

Test order codeHelp: CCOV19_003

Test name

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COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) quantitative RT-PCR testing

Purpose of the test

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This is a clinical microbial test intended for Help: Microbe identification

Condition

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How to order

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Order URL Help: https://cen4gen.org/contact-us/

Specimen source

Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab

Methodology

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Molecular Genetics
RRNA analysis
RT-qPCR

Summary of what is tested

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Clinical utility

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Not provided

Clinical validity

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Not provided

Clinical resources

Practice guidelines

  • NICE, 2024
    UK NICE Guideline NG191, COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19, 2024

Consumer resources

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