What does an abnormal SARS-CoV-2 NAA result mean?

A detected result means viral genetic material was found in the sample. Commonly associated with: current COVID-19 infection, recent infection with residual material.

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SARS-CoV-2 NAA

A nucleic acid test for the virus that causes COVID-19.

See your own SARS-CoV-2 NAA on its range.

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What SARS-CoV-2 NAA measures

A nucleic acid test for the virus that causes COVID-19.

If your SARS-CoV-2 NAA result is not the expected one

A detected result means viral genetic material was found in the sample.

Commonly associated with

Current COVID-19 infection
Recent infection with residual material

Worth asking your clinician: Isolation guidance and symptoms.

Expected result

Usually reported as Not Detected.

If it is within range

SARS-CoV-2 was not detected.

Also listed as

SARS-CoV-2, NAA, COVID-19 PCR, SARS-CoV-2 RNA

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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.