The portable POC Rapid PCR Testing Solution/Machine/Instrument/Device (Rapi-Q HT 32 Sample and 30 Minutes Results) is the gold standard for testing and diagnosing viral diseases like SARS-CoV-2 and Ebola. As a sensitive test, the RT-PCR means that if someone with a high chance of a COVID infection took the test, it would be positive. The test can detect residual viruses even if the person fully recovers.
After the sample has been collected from the person, the pathologist will extract the RNAs from the sample secretion. They extract the RNAs of both the virus and the host. They create the virus’s genetic material with the help of a reverse transcriptase enzyme and amplification process in the lab.
After they recover the genetic material, a fluorescent dye identifies if the virus is present. This entire process takes 8 hours to assess whether the sample is positive.
PCR Test
The PCR or Polymer Chain Reaction tests are performed in the lab with the Point of Care RT-PCR Testing solution/instrument/machine/device. You use a swab or ask a technician to collect a sample of cells from the patient’s mouth.
After collecting the samples, the experts will assess them with an enzyme solution. Then they examine the mixture under the amplification of the microscope. It allows the test centres to pinpoint the exact genetic materials in the sample, including the specific virus’s identity. The test can also differentiate between the different variants or strains of the virus.
As the tests assess the microscopic bits of the virus and its genetic makeup, they are often close to 100% reliable.
Backlog of PCR Tests
The only backlog of the PCR tests is that it takes time to produce the results. The average turnaround time for the PCR tests is two to three days. There are also other options for nucleic acid amplification that patients can opt for at outpatient clinics. They provide the results in 20 minutes. These tests search for the nucleic acid and not the antigen.
Pros of the PCR Test
- Shorter Time to Optimal Therapy
- Improve Treatment Decisions
- Avoid Unnecessary Antibiotics
- Support Antimicrobial Stewardship Efforts
Cons of the PCR Test
- The sample needs to go to the lab for assessment
- Lengthy turnaround time (3-7 days)
- Expensive
- Higher false positive rate
Rapid Test
The Rapid Antigen test looks for viral protein pieces from the SARS-CoV-2 virus or the antigens. It is these antigens that cause COVID-19 and even HIV. They do not look at the genetic material. These tests are rapid. You can also use them to detect other Illnesses like the flu or STIs (sexually transmitted infections) or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
The Rapi-Q (8 Sample and 30 Minutes Results) Rapid POC RT-PCR Testing Solution is approved by the medical board owing to its simplicity and accessibility. They can also produce the results in under an hour.
