COVID-19, Rapid PCR
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Turnaround Time:
Routine: 1 Hour
Urgent: 1 Hour
Test Schedule:
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Critical Values:
DETECTED results are critical values.
Specimen Requirements:
Nasal aspirates, nasal washes or nasopharyngeal swabs in viral transport media (red capped swab kit) or phosphate buffered saline (orange capped swab kit).
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
Nasal aspirates, nasal washes or nasopharyngeal swabs in viral transport media (red capped swab kit) or phosphate buffered saline (orange capped swab kit).
Reference Range:
SARS-CoV-2 is NOT DETECTED in normal individuals.
Comments:
This test has not been evaluated for patients without signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection.
The Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV PLUS test is a rapid, multiplexed real-time RT-PCR test intended for the detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) viral RNA in specimens collected from individuals suspected of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19.
Negative results do not preclude infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. Combine results with clinical observations, patient history, and epidemiological information.
Synonyms:
COVID
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2