Suining County People’s Hospital Nucleic Acid Testing Guide (Suining County People’s Hospital Nucleic Acid Testing Time)

Suining County People’s Hospital nucleic acid testing flow chart

What is nucleic acid testing?

Under laboratory conditions, by analyzing the RNA gene sequence of the virus, PCR is used Amplification method is used for detection and clinical etiological diagnosis. At present, nucleic acid testing is the most effective detection method to determine whether a patient is infected with the virus early, for early detection and early treatment.

After the outbreak of the new coronavirus, our hospital actively followed the work arrangements of the provincial and municipal health commissions on carrying out new coronavirus nucleic acid testing services, installed the first testing equipment on April 21, and added 2 staff members , launched the new coronavirus nucleic acid testing business on April 25, and then added a second testing equipment on May 22, with a maximum daily testing capacity of 400 people. It is one of the first laboratories in the surrounding area to carry out new coronavirus nucleic acid testing. , to achieve "everything that should be inspected and all that is willing to be inspected".

Who should undergo nucleic acid testing?

1. Key groups “should be tested”

1. Close contacts;

2. Overseas immigrants;

3. Fever outpatients;

4. Hospitalized and surgical patients;

5. Medical institution staff;

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6. Port quarantine and border inspection personnel;

7. Prison staff;

8. Staff of social welfare and elderly care institutions.

2. Other groups of people are “willing to check everything”.

How long does it take for nucleic acid testing to produce results?

1. Sampling should be taken at any time for critically ill patients admitted to the emergency department.

2. General clinic patients will be sampled during working hours every day from Monday to Sunday.

3. Location: Nucleic Acid Testing Department on the second floor of the outpatient clinic.

4. Nucleic acid testing and antibody testing reports are available 24 hours a day.

Is there a risk of infection during the testing process?

During the sampling process, the doctor will use a swab like a cotton swab to wipe each site on the back wall of the pharynx and both sides of the tonsil glands. 3-5 times, it takes about 30 seconds. The hospital will disinfect the testing area, and medical staff will also disinfect their hands to avoid cross-infection. The sampling process is safe and clean, and there is no need to worry about the risk of infection.

What do you need to prepare before the test?

Keep your mouth clean before the test to avoid the impact of food residues on secretion collection. Wear a mask while waiting for treatment and consciously keep a safe distance of more than one meter.

What should I do if the nucleic acid test is positive?

If the nucleic acid test is positive, combined with the patient’s symptoms, auxiliary examinations, such as chest CT and blood routine, as well as the patient’s epidemiological information, Novel coronavirus pneumonia can be diagnosed. Patients with novel coronavirus pneumonia may have symptoms such as fever, cough, sputum production, chest tightness, and wheezing. If a new type of coronavirus pneumonia is clearly diagnosed, the person must be isolated in time and given effective antiviral and symptomatic support.

Can the cost of nucleic acid testing be reimbursed?

On June 19, the National Medical Insurance Administration issued a notice clearly requiring all localities to include nucleic acid testing and other items in medical insurance according to procedures to support the realization of "should be tested" Check everything, check everything you want".