Nantwich firm Everything Genetic has launched its second Coronavirus test – the COVIDtestUK PCR Laboratory Test.
The test has a sensitivity of 98% and specificity of 100% and is used for the early detection of COVID-19.
It has been approved by Public Health England and is accurate for the earliest pre-symptomatic stage of infection.
The test requires a throat and nasal swab sample to be collected for processing at their accredited UK laboratory, The Doctors Laboratory in London.
The turnaround time of test results is three working days from receipt of the sample, and the clinician or patient will receive notification of results and have access via a secure online portal.
The PCR test has particular benefits for clinicians and patients in determining the risk of performing surgery, treatment or prescribing medicine for cancer and other diseases during the pandemic.
Everything Genetic Founder and CEO, James Price said: “As a UK-based oncology focussed diagnostics company, we are supporting the public and private healthcare sectors, and employers, with the launch of a comprehensive coronavirus testing service.
“We are now able to supply both the antibody testing service with our CE marked, FDA and MRHA approved point-of-care kits, and now a highly sensitive laboratory-based PCR test.
“We see this PCR test as being a vital companion test for the clinical management of immuno-suppressed patients at this time of uncertainty.
“By making this test available to the medical community, clinicians and patients alike, particularly those who are in high risk categories, will be able to make informed decisions before proceeding with surgery, treatments such as chemotherapy and prescribing medication.”
The COVIDtestUK PCR Laboratory Test is available for private individuals to buy directly from Everything Genetic online.
The test kit is supplied with easy-to-follow instructions on how to administer the test and includes a free 15 minute post-test telephone consultation with a registered GP at the Independent General Practice (IGP) if required.
For more information about the test and details of how to buy, visit www.covidtestuk.com
(stock pic – image licence free by Eden, Janine and Jim)
