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Overview

Test order codeHelp: 87637

Test name

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COVID-19 RT-PCR

Purpose of the test

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This is a clinical microbial test intended for Help: Diagnosis, Screening

Condition

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How to order

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Fill online order form, lab reaches out to schedule
Order URL Help: https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/covid19-testing/

Specimen source

Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab

Sample requirements

Nasopharyngeal Swab

Turnaround time

24 hours

Methodology

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Molecular Genetics
RRNA analysis
Multiplex real-time PCR
  • Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 Flex
  • TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit

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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