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COVID-19(SARS-COV-2)RT-PCR

Parameters1 tested
SampleSwab
FastingNot required
Report in2-3 days

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn 2-3 days

About this test

RT-PCR detects the genetic material of the COVID-19 virus from a nose and throat swab. It is the most accurate COVID test.

Why is this test done?

  • Confirm COVID-19
  • Travel requirements

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Fever
  • Cough or sore throat
  • Loss of smell or taste
  • Breathlessness

Normal range

Result Not detected

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

Detected means current COVID-19 infection.

Common reasons
  • SARS-CoV-2 infection

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Swab taken

    A soft sterile swab is gently taken from the area needed — it takes a few seconds.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in 2-3 days after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a swab sample. No special preparation needed.

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