Test Report
Test Report
Test Report
POLYMERASE-CHAIN-REACTION-(PCR)
Test Name Observation Unit Biological Ref. interval
Clinical Significance:
Negative RNA Specific to SARS-CoV-2 Not Detected
Note:
1. ICMR Registration number for Covid -19 is DBLCL001
2. Negative result does not rule out the possibility of Covid-19 infection. Presence of inhibitors, mutations & insufficient RNA specific
to SARS-CoV- can influence the test result. Kindly correlate the results with clinical findings.
3. A negative result in a single upper respiratory tract sample does not rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection. Hence in such cases a repeat
sample or other alternate sample should be sent. Lower respiratory tract samples like Sputum, BAL, ET aspirate are appropriate samples
especially in severe and progressive lung disease.
4. Covid-19 Test conducted as per kits approved by ICMR / CE-IVD / USFDA.
5. Kindly consult referring Physician / Authorized hospitals for appropriate follow up.
6. Test conducted on Nasopharyngeal & Oropharyngeal Swabs
7. This is a qualitative test. As per the advisory issued by ICMR dated 05.08.2020, it is not recommended to rely on numerical Ct values for determining infectiousness of COVID-
19 patients and deciding patient management protocols.(https://www.icmr.gov.in/pdf/covid/techdoc/Advisory_on_correlation_of_COVID_severity_with_Ct_values.pdf )
Comments:
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
(MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been
previously identified in humans. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases,
infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome and kidney failure.
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