September 17, 2020
IGeneX is now offering two options for those in need of a quick COVID-19 test. One option delivers test results in six hours, and the other in 24 hours. Both tests are Real-time RT-PCR tests that detect an active infection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Delays in test results continue to be an issue. Most people who are tested for the Coronavirus do not receive results within the 24 to 48 hours recommended by public health experts to effectively stall the virus’s spread and quickly conduct contact tracing, according to a national survey by researchers from Harvard University, Northeastern University, Northwestern University and Rutgers University. In fact, some Bay Area sites take up to 19 days to deliver results in the worst cases.
Fast test results are needed for airline travelers who are visiting a state or country that requires proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test result upon entry. They are also great for health-care workers who need access to quick testing so that they can continue to safely take care of the rest of us.
IGeneX recommends both symptomatic and asymptomatic people be tested for COVID-19. Symptomatic people are those with a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. If positive, a person can be quarantined and treated before the disease spreads. Asymptomatic individuals do not display symptoms but may unknowingly expose and transfer the virus to others.
