SARS-CoV-2 NAA nCoV PCR

Covid

24-48hrs

Real-Time Qualitative PCR

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Monday to Saturday. Cut-off 1pm

Detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA; confirm COVID-19 infection, surveillance, and clinical management.

Nasopharyngeal swab, Sputum, Bronchial Alveolar Lavage (BAL)

1. Nasopharyngeal swab: min 1 mL
2.Sputum: min 1 mL
3. Bronchial Alveolar Lavage (BAL): min 1 mL

UTM swab, Sterile container

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.