All About Our Coronavirus Panel

All about the COVID-19 Test provided by Tide Laboratories

As a high-complexity CLIA-accredited laboratory, we assist clinicians and healthcare providers in quickly identifying the pathogens and underlying causes of disease. We offer a variety of panels for our clients’ testing needs. Our coronavirus panel is one such option. Types of Pathogens Detected While COVID-19 is certainly

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Reliable Covid-19 Testing

False COVID-19 Test Results from Thermo Fisher Testing Kits The FDA has reported risk of false results with Thermo Fisher Scientific TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kits. We wanted to assure you that while DTPM utilizes Thermo Fisher equipment and other consumables, we do not use their COVID-19 assay.

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How Do COVID-19 Tests Work?

The first and most prevalent method used to detect COVID-19 is through molecular testing. The collection methods may vary slightly in reagents, all methods are used to detect specific parts of the viral genome. For COVID-19 tests, it starts with a nasal swab. Here’s how a COVID-19

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Molecular Tests versus Antibody Tests for COVID-19

Currently, there are two types of tests for COVID-19: a molecular reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test and an antibody test. Both tests are used to detect COVID-19 but it’s important to know when to use each of them. Molecular Testing Through RT-PCR The RT-PCR technique targets

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