Covid 19 (Corona Virus)

What is coronavirus (covid-19)?

COVID-19 stands for CoronaVirus Disease (first reported in 2019) caused by a novel virus SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2). SARS-CoV-2 is a retrovirus (RNA is its genetic material). An infectious disease with symptoms ranging from flu-like manifestations to acute respiratory distress that could be fatal, COVID-19 is now a global pandemic.

Who should get tested?

If you have acute onset of fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, loss of taste or smell, fever or chills, headache, sore throat, fatigue, diarrhea, body ache, vomiting, runny nose or congestion then visit your nearest hospital. Let the doctor decide if you need COVID-19 testing, depending on factors such as contact with any suspected patients or travel history.

Documents to be presented for getting covid-19 tested

Government photo-id

Covid-19 Consent Form

FAQ

1. What are the documents required for COVID-19 testing?

AADHAAR card or a government photo ID to support the current address and phone number is required at the time of sample collection. Providing a valid email ID is mandatory.

2. What is the current recommended method for testing and what kind of samples can be tested?

RT-PCR Test: An RT-PCR test done using an oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal swab is most preferred if you want to test the current level of viral load in the genome.
Antibody Test: This test is done to test for any past infections caused by the virus. The test results show the presence/absence of antibodies in the blood (proteins that help fight against any infections).

3. By when can I get my report?

For Home Collections: the turnaround time is based on the timeframe chosen. The report will be shared via email, hence makes sure to provide a valid (and correct) email ID and Phone number.

4. How do I access my report, and how do I interpret it?

Your report comes in a PDF format via email, hence you must have a PDF reader on your device. It mentions clearly about the detection status of Nucleocapsid (N) gene of virus which is an indicative for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus in the specimen tested. Clinical correlation with patient history and other diagnostic information is necessary to determine patient infection status.

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