PCR detection of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA
Detects SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus RNA. Used for acute COVID-19 diagnosis, detection of contagious patients, and virus spread monitoring.
Mechanism: SARS-CoV-2 is present in respiratory tract → releases RNA → detected by PCR even at low virus quantities.
Recommended for: COVID-19 symptom patients; contact persons; diagnosis confirmation before hospitalization; prophylactic and research purposes.
Biomaterial: Nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab
Do not eat or drink 2 hours before collection
Do not brush teeth or rinse mouth
Avoid smoking and sprays before collection
Suspected COVID-19; infection symptoms (cough, fever, loss of taste/smell, dyspnea); contact persons; hospitalization planning, travel, or pre-vaccination.
Positive — SARS-CoV-2 RNA detected; patient is contagious.
Negative — virus RNA not detected; active infection not found.
Results evaluated together with clinical symptoms and epidemiological data.
Infectious disease specialist or General Practitioner consultation recommended at positive result.
Result on the day of the request
