Laboratory Test Report: Test Name Result Sars-Cov-2 (RDRP Gene)
Laboratory Test Report: Test Name Result Sars-Cov-2 (RDRP Gene)
Laboratory Test Report: Test Name Result Sars-Cov-2 (RDRP Gene)
3-6-16 & 17, Street No. 19, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad - 500 029
Email : [email protected]
www.vijayadiagnostic.com
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INTERPRETATION:
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Result | Remarks
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Positive | RNA specific to SARS-CoV-2 Detected.
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Negative | RNA specific to SARS-CoV-2 NOT Detected.
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Limit of Detection:
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• Analytical lower unit of detection <150 viral genome equivalents/mL
Comments:
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• Covid 19 Qualitative RT PCR test is an in vitro qualitative PCR assay for the qualitative detection
of Novel Corona Virus 2019 in respiratory specimens
• Test is conducted on Nasopharyngeal swab/ Oropharyngeal swabs and other respiratory specimens collected
in viral transport media.
• Detection of confirmatory(RdRp) genes indicates presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the specimen tested.
• Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for
patient management decisions. They must be correlated with clinical observations, patient history
and epidemiological information.
• Mutations or polymorphisms in the primer and probe binding sites, presence of PCR inhibition due to host
factors may also cause false negative results.
• Fresh sample for RT PCR can be considered after a gap of 2-4 days if there is a strong clinical
suspicion/contact of Covid 19 patient
• Repeat sampling and testing of lower respiratory specimen is strongly recommended in a severe or progressive disease.
• This test is a qualitative assay and does not quantify viral load. Various host factors, variability in
sample collection / site and techniques used by the laboratories can affect CT values. Therfore, CT values are not
an absolute indication of viral load and should be interpreted with caution.
Note:
• ICMR-Registration Number : VIJAY001
• COVID-19 test is conducted with a kit approved by ICMR/CE-IVD/US-FDA.
• Kindly consult Referring Physician/Authorized Government Hospital for appropriate follow up
MC-2657 DR.VIJAYALAKSHMI
CONSULTANT MICROBIOLOGIST