@Cryps 21 September 2020

Covid19 swab test

Good morning! I am Cryps from Phillipines. As i said yesterday on my article. I've been exposed to my colleague that is tested positive for covid19. And i am scheduled for today for the covid19 swab test. The test is done and hopefully my result will be negative. We are talking about the covid19 test. Some may other know and some may not. So i'll just give it a try to explain what is covid19 swab test. Covid19 swab test

Covid19 swab test is done to check if you acquired the SARS-CoV2 Virus. The first covid19 swab test is approved by the FDA on april 2020. It is the used of a cotton applicator that will be inserted into your nose to collect samples on your nasal cavity and will be sent to the laboraty. What is involved in covid19 swab test?

The primary diagnostic testing method is the Polymerase chain reaction (PCR). It is used before as a diagnostic test for SARS. In this test, they will perform a procedure like: Swab your nose or the back of your throat Aspirate fluid on your respiratory tract Researchers then extract nucleic acid in the virus sample and run its genome through reverse trancription PCR. This will give them a larger sample for viral comparison. Two genes are found in SARS-CoV2 genome. Test result are: Positive if two genomes are found Inconclusive if only one is found Negative if neither gene is found Accuracy of the Covid19 swab test In majority, RT PCR test results are accurate. The results may not flesh out infection if test are run too early in the disease course. Viral load may be too low for detection. Results varied depending on how and when samples are collected. Conclusion RT PCR is the main diagnostic test for Covid19. But some health care worker may order further diagnostic test like chest ct san to assess and diagnose the disease. If this article gives you information about the test done for Covid19. Please, don't make this flop. And please pray for me so my results will be negative. Practice proper hygiene and social distancing! Have a great day for everyone!