JAX COVID-19 RT-PCR Test
- GTR Test IDHelpEach Test is a specific, orderable test from a particular laboratory, and is assigned a unique GTR accession number. The format is GTR00000001.1, with a leading prefix 'GTR' followed by 8 digits, a period, then 1 or more digits representing the version. When a laboratory updates a registered test, a new version number is assigned.: GTR000592950.3
- Last updated: 2021-07-14
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Clinical microbial testHelpIn the U.S., clinical tests must be performed under CLIA certification. When a lab uses the same methods for a test in both clinical and research settings, the test appears as two separate GTR records. for COVID-19
Offered by The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine
Overview
Test name
HelpThe name the laboratory assigns the test. Used as the default title of the page specific to the test.JAX COVID-19 RT-PCR Test (COVID-19 RT-PCR Test)
This is a clinical microbial test intended for HelpPurposes or indications for the test. Lab-provided.: Microbe identification
Click Indication tab for more information.
If you would like to begin sending samples to The Jackson Laboratory for COVID testing, please contact CGL_COVID_CS@jax.org.
Order URL HelpLink to the laboratory webpage with information about how to order this test. Please note that clicking on this link will open a new tab in your internet browser.: https://www.jax.org/coronavirus-information/provider-information/requesting-a-test-order
Specimen source
Sample requirements
Please visit https://www.jax.org/coronavirus-information/provider-information for comprehensive instructions for specimen collection and transport.Turnaround time
24 hoursMethodology
HelpThe assay's major method category (biochemical, cytogenetic or molecular genetics); method category (i.e. enzyme assay, chromosome breakage studies, targeted mutation analysis); methodology (i.e. the name of the method used) and instruments used when performing this test.- Molecular Genetics
- RRNA analysis
- RT-PCR
- Thermo Fisher QuantStudio 7
- ThermoFisher TaqPath Combo Kit
Not provided
Clinical validity
HelpHow consistently and accurately the test detects or predicts the intermediate or final outcomes of interest. Lab-provided.Not provided
Comments about the test interpretation (e.g. clinical implication of test results)
Positive results are indicative of the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA; clinical correlation with patient history and other diagnostic information is necessary to determine patient infection status. Positive results do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other viruses. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of disease. Negative results do not exclude SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for patient management decisions. Negative results must be combined with clinical observations, patient history, and epidemiological information. Improper sample collection, transport or storage may impede the ability of the assay to detect target sequences.Minimal microbe load test can detect
Swabs: 250 viral RNA copies/mL Saliva: 500 viral RNA copies/mLIMPORTANT NOTE: NIH does not independently verify information submitted to the GTR; it relies on submitters to provide information that is accurate and not misleading. NIH makes no endorsements of tests or laboratories listed in the GTR. GTR is not a substitute for medical advice. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.