Covid-19 Rapid Testing

Description: 
Cepheid GeneXpert & Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 real-time PCR; specific gene sequences E & N2, from combined nose & throat swabs in Virus Transport Medium, Universal Transport Medium & liquid Amies Medium
Clinical details: 
See coronavirus action card 10.
Synonyms or keywords: 
SARS-CoV-2. Coronavirus
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
Nose & throat swabs in Virus Transport Medium, Universal Transport Medium & liquid Amies Medium
Turnaround time: 
2-4 hours
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Transport to the lab at room temperature. Do not use the air chute.
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730


For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Microbiology Laboratory at St Thomas'

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Last updated: 06/10/2023