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Interpretation

Sample Negative Report

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Sample Positive Report

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How long can the microbe be present after therapy (rendering consequent tests meaningless)

The SARS-CoV-2 virus can be detected up to 56 hrs. following sample collection.

Comments about the test interpretation (e.g. clinical implication of test results)

1. Negative: RNase P detected, all SARS-CoV-2 targets not detected 2. Positive: RNase P detected or not detected, two or more SARS-CoV-2 targets detected 3. Inconclusive: RNase P detected or not detected, only one SARS-CoV-2 target detected 4. Invalid: RNase P not detected, all SARS-CoV-2 targets not detected

Research

Is research allowed on the sample after clinical testing is complete?Help
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