Book a Test- Covid RT-PCR

Covid RT-PCR, or Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction, is a laboratory test used to detect the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. The test works by extracting the genetic material, or RNA, from a sample taken from the patient's respiratory tract, such as a nasal swab or throat swab. The RNA is then converted into DNA using a process called reverse transcription, and the resulting DNA is amplified using a technique called polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The amplified DNA is then detected using specialized equipment, which can identify the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Covid RT-PCR test is highly sensitive and specific, making it a reliable tool for diagnosing COVID-19. The test is often used to confirm the diagnosis in patients who are showing symptoms of COVID-19, as well as to screen individuals who have been exposed to the virus.