Coronavirus is a group of viruses that infects animals and, in some cases, is transmitted to humans. Mostly, the pathology affects the respiratory system, therefore, it manifests itself as symptoms of an acute respiratory viral infection.
- How is coronavirus diagnosed?
- What biomaterial is needed?
- How long to wait for the result?
- How many times is the test repeated?
- Is there a coronavirus system test in the city?
- Symptoms to check: who can count on a free test
- Where to go to get tested for coronavirus?
- Private laboratories: prices, addresses, phones
How is coronavirus diagnosed?
It is impossible to diagnose coronavirus based on the clinical picture. This is due to the fact that the signs of coronavirus are identical with the symptoms of other respiratory diseases of an infectious nature. To confirm the diagnosis, the use of special test systems is recommended.
What biomaterial is needed?
The test for coronavirus in Kaliningrad requires a preliminary sampling of biomaterial - mucus, blood, sputum, urine, etc. The virus is determined by ELISA and RT-PCR. ELISA is used to detect the antigen of the virus in epithelial cells of the nose. Also in the course of the study, titers of specific antibodies can be determined.
If the doctor suspects pneumonia, then he prescribes an x-ray to the patient. Also, in the process of making a diagnosis, differential diagnosis of coronavirus with viral and bacterial gastroenteritis, RS infection, and rhinovirus infection is carried out.
How long to wait for the result?
In the Kaliningrad region, a coronavirus test is carried out using the PCR diagnostic method. The result of the study can be handed over at the end. 5-6 hours after the delivery of the biomaterial to the laboratory. If the test result is positive, then the study materials are sent to the reference center. The doctor informs the patient about the diagnosis.
How many times is the test repeated?
The test for coronavirus is carried out once. If the patient passed the tests at the initial stages of the development of the disease, then the result may be false positive. In this case, it is recommended to self-isolate for two weeks. For several days, the patient should carefully monitor his health. When the first symptoms of an acute respiratory disease appear, it is recommended to seek help from a polyclinic at the place of residence. In case of a false-positive result, it is recommended to re-analyze after 2-5 days.
Is there a coronavirus system test in the city?
In the Kaliningrad region, there are enough test systems to test people who are suspected of having coronavirus. Citizens of the city cannot be tested for coronavirus in Kaliningrad at will, due to the insufficient number of test systems.
Citizens who have stayed in countries with an unfavorable epidemiological situation have the right to undergo an examination. Upon returning from these states, a person must call the medical institution at the place of registration and report on his journey. Testing for coronavirus is carried out on people who have symptoms of an acute respiratory viral infection. It is also prescribed to citizens who have been in close contact with people sick with coronavirus.
Symptoms to check: who can count on a free test
The incubation period for 2019-nCov coronavirus is 1-14 days. In accordance with the studies, doctors concluded that the duration of this period is on average 10 days. During this period, a person can be a carrier and infect other people. In terms of symptoms, the disease is similar to the common flu, parainfluenza, and any other acute respiratory infection. The disease is accompanied by:
- cough;
- headache;
- An increase in body temperature.
Patients complain of sore throat during swallowing and sneezing. Coronavirus is accompanied by the manifestation of hypoxia. Patients talk about the occurrence of chills and muscle pain.
At the initial stage of the development of the disease, the signs of coronavirus are completely similar to the symptoms of acute respiratory infections. The disease is accompanied by fever, dry cough, weakness. Some patients complain of diarrhea and the development of conjunctivitis. With a mild form of the disease, it proceeds with mild symptoms.
The severe form of the disease is accompanied by a sharp deterioration in the health of patients, the appearance of an unproductive persistent cough, an increase in temperature to 39 degrees, and the development of respiratory failure. In the presence of concomitant diseases of a chronic nature, a sharp deterioration in the patient's state of health is observed.
The disease in children can affect the lower respiratory tract, so they complain of shortness of breath and chest pain. When examining small patients, doctors observe an inflammatory process in the larynx, the development of cervical lymphadenitis, the appearance of dry and wheezing rales in the lungs.
In case of untimely seeking medical help, the coronavirus is accompanied by severe intoxication of the body. Some patients with a complicated form of the disease were diagnosed with acute progressive respiratory failure. When examining patients, doctors note the appearance of signs of pulmonary edema. A severe form of pathology is accompanied by multiple organ failure.
It should be noted that with the development of complications, the disease is difficult to treat. Therefore, patients are advised to seek medical help at the first signs of coronavirus.
Where to go to get tested for coronavirus?
If a person has returned from a country that has an unfavorable epidemiological situation and has symptoms of ARVI after the trip, then he must independently seek help from medical workers. It is strictly forbidden to visit the clinic, as there is a risk of infection. The patient can call an ambulance by calling 112. In order to organize medical monitoring of a person, he needs to leave his contact details.
The doctor prescribes a single or double examination for coronavirus in Chelyabinsk, depending on the severity and characteristics of the course of the disease. A smear for analysis from the nasopharynx is taken at the patient's home. He is delivered to the laboratory of the FBUS Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Kaliningrad region for research, which is free of charge.
Private laboratories: prices, addresses, phones
The private laboratory Invitro is doing everything possible to obtain permission to conduct a coronavirus test from the Rotrebnadzor and the Ministry of Health. According to preliminary forecasts, the service will be available to people at the end of April.
You can find out about the possibility of testing for coronavirus by calling +7 800 200-36-30. Invitro Laboratories are located at:
- st. Dzerzhinsky, 98, room 3, Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad region,
- Moskovsky pr., 50, Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad region,
- st. Karamzina, 34, Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad region,
- st. Batalnaya, 17B, Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad region
Representatives of a private laboratory do not report on the cost of testing for coronavirus.
In Kaliningrad, coronavirus tests are done according to indications. It is planned to open private laboratories, in which everyone can take the test.