Test Information:
COVID-19 RT-PCR test is used for the detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in respiratory specimens such as nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs, sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage.
Specimen Container:
CITOSWAB VTM (Viral Transport Media)
Specimen Type:
NPS & OPS in VTM Tube
Required Volume:
NPS & OPS in VTM Tube – 1 Swab
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 24 – 48 hours
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Running day:
Monday to Saturday (cut-off: 1200H)
Sunday (cut-off: 0800H)
Results Availability:
24 – 48 hours