Testing for coronavirus in Lipetsk

On March 11, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic due to the spread of a new Chinese coronavirus infection around the globe. The virus has also reached Russia. Currently, there are already more than 400 infected. Many are interested in the question of where to get tested for coronavirus in Lipetsk and how to detect the disease in a timely manner?

How is coronavirus diagnosed?

Coronavirus disease has absolutely similar symptoms to the common cold and SARS. It is for this reason that it is impossible to determine the disease from clinical descriptions. For quick and correct diagnosis, test systems are provided that allow you to find out the diagnosis in the shortest possible time.

Diagnosis is carried out after the appointment of a doctor who observes suspicious symptoms in a patient. As a rule, laboratory studies of a biological fluid are prescribed, which include several types and stages:

• titers of antibodies to coronavirus infection are determined (antibodies are a reliable indicator of the presence of a pathogen);
• the antigen of the pathogen is detected in the epithelium of the nose using ELISA;
• a viral organism is isolated using an enzyme immunoassay or PCR study.

In case of complications of the disease (respiratory failure, pneumonia), the doctor sends for additional examinations that will allow you to accurately identify the patient's state of health.

What biomaterial is needed

In order to accurately confirm or refute the suspicion of a coronavirus disease, it is necessary to hand over biological material. The best way to recognize the virus in the body is to donate blood. It is also possible to determine infection by collecting biomaterial from the oral cavity or nasal sinuses.

Experts advise to undergo enzyme immunoassay. It allows you to identify not only the presence of a dangerous Chinese infection, but also timely detect chronic or other dangerous diseases. Also, a blood test allows you to determine the severity of the course of the disease and the resistance of immunity to the virus.

How long to wait for the result

Due to the widespread spread of the Chinese virus, test results are prepared as soon as possible. If the study showed a positive result and the suspicion of coronavirus was confirmed, then the person is contacted on the first day. In case of a negative test, there will be no call from specialists. Due to the busy working day, laboratory workers do not have time to call patients whose diagnosis has not been confirmed.

How many times the test is repeated

Conducting a study for coronavirus infection involves several extensive examinations of the patient's biological materials. In one session, it is impossible to accurately make and approve the diagnosis. Therefore, it is planned to carry out two samplings of biomaterial. Double studies are carried out only in cases where the patient did not have symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections and colds.

If the patient was admitted to the examination with already existing symptoms, then the study is carried out at least three times to ensure the diagnosis. When a coronavirus infection is confirmed, the patient is placed in an inpatient department and a separate unit, where special medical treatment is provided.

Is there a coronavirus system test in Lipetsk

At the moment, there is an opportunity to take a test for coronavirus in Lipetsk. The examination is carried out using modern test systems that allow you to accurately determine the presence of the virus in the patient's biological fluids.

You can take the test at any medical institution. Particular attention is given to those patients who presented with symptoms of an acute respiratory viral disease. For this segment of the population, the analysis is carried out primarily to avoid the spread of the Chinese virus, as well as for the safety of the patient.

Symptoms to check: who can count on a free test

Due to the fact that coronavirus infection is rapidly spreading across all regions of the country, medical centers operate around the clock. Analyzes are taken urgently in order to obtain results as soon as possible. Priority is given to those patients who have certain signs similar to the symptoms of coronavirus, namely:

• runny nose;
• increased body temperature;
• general malaise, weakness;
• dry cough;
• a sore throat.

If a person has an active development of the disease, the symptoms of which are similar to SARS, priority in testing is given to him. You can donate biomaterial for research free of charge. The finished result appears the next day.

Where to go to get tested for coronavirus

It is imperative to urgently take a coronavirus test for those people who have recently returned from foreign countries, as well as those who have symptoms of a catarrhal inflammatory nature. The best option is to call a doctor at home, or call an ambulance. It would not be advisable to go to the clinic on your own, thus, thousands of people are at risk of infection.

After examining the patient, the doctor prescribes tests to identify the coronavirus pathogen in the human body. The analysis can be carried out in three ways:

• enzyme immunoassay;
• collection of epithelial particles from the oral cavity or nasal sinuses.

The best way to determine is ELISA, as it involves a detailed study of antibodies, antigens of the virus in the human body. Also, this study reveals the presence of other diseases and inflammatory processes in the body.

Private laboratories: prices, addresses, phones

In the near future, Lipetsk plans to introduce the possibility of testing for everyone in private clinics. The study will be conducted on modern domestic equipment using test systems. Many private medical institutions in the city are planning to introduce a study for the presence of coronavirus infection.

1) Private laboratory "Citylab"

Address: st. Petra Smorodina, 5, Lipetsk, Lipetsk region, Russia, 398046

Phone: +7 474 279-05-59

Working hours:

• Monday 07:30–19:30
• Tuesday 07:30–19:30
• Wednesday 07:30–19:30
• Thursday 07:30–19:30
• Friday 07:30–19:30
• Saturday 08:00–14:00
• Sunday 08:00–14:00

The price policy of analyzes will be approved and fixed after the introduction of this service in the laboratory.

2) Private laboratory "Hemotest"

Address: st. March 8, 34, Lipetsk, Lipetsk region, Russia, 398059

Phone: +7 474 290-90-33

Working hours:

• Monday 07:30–18:30
• Tuesday 07:30–18:30
• Wednesday 07:30–18:30
• Thursday 07:30–18:30
• Friday 07:30–18:30
• Saturday 07:30–18:30
• Sunday 08:00–13:30

The pricing policy of the laboratory will be approved and fixed after the introduction of a new analysis for coronavirus.

3) Private laboratory "Invitro"

Address: st. Tereshkova, 34, bldg. 3, (non-residential premises No. 2, Lipetsk, Lipetsk region, 398043

              Ave. 60 years of the USSR, 33, Lipetsk, Lipetsk region, Russia, 398036

              st. Stakhanova, 4, Lipetsk, Lipetsk region, Russia, 398000

Phone: +7 474 246-10-46

Working hours:

• Monday 07:30–20:00
• Tuesday 07:30–20:00
• Wednesday 07:30–20:00
• Thursday 07:30–20:00
• Friday 07:30–20:00
• Saturday 07:30–15:00
• Sunday Closed

The laboratory plans to be the first to introduce an analysis for coronavirus. The price will be pre-approved. Anyone can take the test.