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Both platforms search for 2 targets; target 1 that is specific to SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus causing COVID-19) and target 2 for general Corona Viruses (including but not limited to SARS-CoV-2). Positive results: You have tested positive for Sars-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19.
15 kwi 2021 · SARS-CoV-2 is the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The spectrum of asymptomatic, presymptomatic, and symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 transmission presents challenges for evaluating...
24 sie 2021 · What do COVID-19 PCR test results mean? A positive test result means that it's likely that you have an infection with SARS-CoV-2. This could be due to asymptomatic infection, but if you have symptoms, then this infection is called COVID-19.
29 sie 2024 · Positive viral test results indicate current infection and the person with COVID-19 should take steps to prevent spreading COVID-19 to others. Negative viral test results mean the test did not detect the virus, but this doesn't rule out that the person could have an infection. These results represent a snapshot of the time around specimen ...
12 maj 2020 · Interpreting the result of a test for covid-19 depends on two things: the accuracy of the test, and the pre-test probability or estimated risk of disease before testing. A positive RT-PCR test for covid-19 test has more weight than a negative test because of the test’s high specificity but moderate sensitivity.
This guide describes the various diagnostic tests that are available to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection resulting in coronavirus disease (COVID-19), or an immune response to this infection, to help clinicians make more informed decisions based on the results of these tests.
SARS-CoV-2 indicates severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; PCR, polymerase chain reaction. a Detection only occurs if patients are followed up proactively from the time of exposure. b More likely to register a negative than a positive result by PCR of a nasopharyngeal swab.
