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Who should get tested?
As per current guidelines, if you develop the acute onset of fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or shortness of breath, you should visit your nearest health facility and the doctor will decide if you need to be tested for 2019-novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) depending upon your history of travel to affected countries or contact with any suspects. Most Important: Patient should have valid prescription from a doctor along with Form 44 for specified member with doctor signature with stamp (Includes doctor’s Registration number)
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What documents are to be presented for getting tested for 2019-novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)?
Duly filled form 44 (COVID -19) along with the referring doctor’s prescription, also copy of Aadhar Card and Govt. photo-id (Voter Id/ Passport) to support the current address and contact number of the suspect patient to be provided at the time of sample collection. These are mandatory requirements defined by Govt. of India without which testing of 2019-novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is not allowed. You may download form 44 from www.vijayadiagnostic.com.
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If I have symptoms and my doctor prescribes the test, in that case can I get my family also tested?
Family member's testing will be subject to availability of duly filled form 44 for specified member with physician signature with stamp along with referring doctor’s prescription.
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What are the ways to book 2019-novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) testing?
You can register yourself by call or WhatsApp at 9121999111 & book your slot. We will confirm the Covid-19 testing after validating your Form44 and prescription.
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What kind of sample to be given and what is the medium of collection?
As of now, RTPCR is the recommended method. The Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal swab will be collected by taking due precaution.
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Can I visit any of the nearest centres to book the test or give the samples?
Duly filled form 44 (COVID -19) along with the referring doctor’s prescription, also copy of Aadhar Card and Govt. photo-id (Voter Id/ Passport) to support the current address and contact number of the suspect patient to be provided at the time of sample collection. These are mandatory requirements defined by Govt. of India without which testing of 2019-novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is not allowed. You may download form 44 from www.vijayadiagnostic.com.
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What's the sample transportation process?
The sample will be collected in a viral transport medium (VTM) to maintain the stability of the sample. This will further get transported in a cold chain.
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What are the guidelines on test report sharing with the Govt.?
We will share all patient’s report with defined Govt bodies as per the guidelines of Govt. of India/ICMR.
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By when can I get my report?
Reports will be sent to the e-mail Id of the patient shared at the time of registration within 48 hours of sample reaching the lab.
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How do I access my report?
Reports will be sent to the e-mail Id of the patient shared at the time of registration
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Are the symptoms of corona different for adult and children?
Adults: Low Grade Fever / Mild Sore Throat / Cough / Rhinitis/Loss of smell and taste/ and even Diarrhea a little later. Children - In Addition to above they may also have other symptoms like Hemoptysis, Cyanosis, Drowsiness
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Is corona virus test available in vijaya diagnostic centre?
Capability –Yes.
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Is Home collection facility is available for the Covid-19 test?
Yes, booking through only call (040 2100 0000)
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What are the stages of transmission of COVID – 19?
4 Stages (1st Stage Imported Cases, 2nd Stage - Local Transmission, 3rd Stage – Spreads In Community, 4th Stage – Epidemic)
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Can corona spread through pets?
No, there is no evidence spread through pets
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Is there any vaccination available for corona?
No, at present there is no vaccination available
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Can this test can be performed by blood, urine, saliva, stool sample or any other scanning?
No, currently only Nasopharyngeal & Oropharyngeal Swab samples are recommended for Caronavirus testing. We will update as and when we receive directives on collection of blood samples. CT scan would only suggest
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What are the preparations & precautions to perform the corona virus test?
No major preparation is required, only precautions like Patient should use mask and avoid touching thesurface and other people (maintain a distance of 3 metres from the person) during the visits to collection centres or for home collection
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If hospital/clinics will collect the sample of covid-19, where they will send the sample?
Samples for Covid 19 testing collected in hospitals / Clinics in viral transport medium can be sent to VDC Himatnagar Center (3-6, 16 and 17, Street Number 19, Lane Opposite Tanishq, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad) directly. But before sending the sample the following mandatory requirements should be fulfilled: Duly filled Form 44 (COVID -19) and referring doctor’s prescription. Also Physician should provide his/her Mobile number and e-mail ID. Copy of Aadhar Card and Govt. photo-id (Voter Id/ Passport) to support the current address and contact number of the suspect patient to be provided with sample. The sample has to be packed adequately with necessary Bio-safety precautions. These are mandatory requirements defined by Govt. of India without which testing of 2019-novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is not allowed. You may download form 44 from www.vijayadiagnostic.com.