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VSA INSPECTORATE: TESTING FOR SARS-COV-2 in COVID-19 | SOUALIGA NEWSDAY

April 28, 2020

VSA INSPECTORATE: TESTING FOR SARS-COV-2 in COVID-19 | SOUALIGA NEWSDAY
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“Sensitivity

“Specificity

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“Validation

Molecular tests i.e. RT-PCR tests (reverse transcriptase - polymerase chain reaction) The tests quantify transcript RNA levels in cells and tissues. Transcription is the first of several steps of DNA based gene expression in which a particular segment of DNA is copied into RNA (ribonucleic acid). The COVID-19 RT-PCR test is a real-time (rRT-PCR) test for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid (genetic material) in upper and lower respiratory specimens (such as nasal, nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swabs, sputum, lower respiratory tract aspirates, bronchoalveolar lavage, and nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate or nasal aspirate) collected from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider. Clinical correlation with patient history and other diagnostic information is necessary to determine patient infection status.

Serological immune assay tests

“Which persons should be tested

“Can an employer demand testing of an employee

“Can the health authorities demand involuntary testing of a subject

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