Testing for coronavirus in Tula

At the end of 2019, the whole world was flooded with terrible news about a new type of virus that had not been studied by scientists. The primary source of the epidemic was the city of Wuhan, located in China. In early March 2020, the virus began to actively spread in Russia. In the danger category are citizens who have recently returned from other countries. They are asked one question: “Where can I get tested for coronavirus in Tula?”. Answers to all questions related to the delivery of tests can be obtained from this article.

How is coronavirus diagnosed?

Testing for coronavirus in Tula is carried out using express tests. The biomaterial is delivered to the laboratory. The polymer chain reaction method reveals the presence of antibodies in the human body to a new type of virus. After taking, the biomaterial is placed in a medical refrigerator, in which the temperature should not exceed +4 degrees, otherwise the test result cannot be completely reliable.

The swab must be delivered to the laboratory within 72 hours of receipt. Test strips have a high degree of sensitivity and accurately show the result. Healthy people, as well as citizens who have recently become infected with the coronavirus, can get a negative result. In this case, you must re-test after 14 days.

Two negative tests with a difference in the day of the week, gives an almost 100% guarantee that the patient does not have the virus in the body. For patients who were not in an increased risk group, one negative test is sufficient.

What biomaterial is needed?

In order to be tested for coronavirus in Tula, you need to pass biomaterial from the upper respiratory tract. Doctors take material for research using sterile devices from the nasopharynx and place it in a container. An analysis of feces and urine can also serve as a biomaterial, but they do not have such a degree of sensitivity, therefore only material from the upper respiratory tract is used.

How long to wait for the result?

You can get the result of a coronavirus test in a few hours. After transporting the biomaterial to the clinical laboratory, the answers appear within 4-5 hours. Now scientists are developing a test that would help identify the analysis in just a few minutes. Due to the high workload of medical laboratories, test results can be obtained 2 days after the delivery of the biomaterial.

How many times is the test repeated?

The number of repeated studies depends on the situation. If a citizen has recently returned from countries with a high percentage of infection among the population, he is tested for coronavirus twice. Immediately after arrival, the first result is obtained and after two weeks the second. After two negative tests, we can say that the person is not infected with a new type of Chinese virus. After a positive test, you must undergo maintenance therapy and receive two negative tests. Patients can be tested daily if needed. Two negative results is the gold standard for excluding coronavirus around the world.

Is there a coronavirus test system in the city.

On March 19, 2020, three cases of coronavirus infection were registered, all citizens recently visited Italy. Test systems are delivered to all cities of Russia.

There are more than 500 test systems for coronavirus in the Tula region.

Test stocks are replenished daily. All residents of Tula are tested for the presence of coronavirus when it is really necessary.

Symptoms to check: Who can count on a free test

Not everyone will be able to get tested for coronavirus. First of all, citizens who are included in the category of increased danger are tested:

• Citizens who recently returned from countries affected by the Chinese virus. Among these lists: China, Italy, USA, South Korea and other countries.
• People who have been in contact with infected people or citizens from other countries.
• Citizens with obvious symptoms of coronavirus infection. Obvious signs: high body temperature, difficulty breathing and pain in the lungs. In this case, patients should be immediately admitted to infectious disease clinics or other hospitals.
• Medical personnel who have been in contact with infected citizens.

The government plans to purchase a large number of tests and conduct a mass screening for coronavirus. At the moment, tests are being done only for citizens who are in a high-risk group.

Where to apply for a coronavirus test in Tula?

If you suspect a coronavirus infection, you should contact the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology of the city of Tula.

A patient who suspects that they have coronavirus should call the infectious diseases department with a detailed explanation of the situation. After a call to the address, a team of doctors will leave, take tests and decide on emergency isolation in the hospital department, if necessary.

Citizens can call the hotline of the Ministry of Health of the Tula Region 8(910)-701-03-03 and find out full information.

Each person must inform their employers of a recent return from other countries, and observe a two-week quarantine regime. To call an ambulance, you can always make a call to emergency services 112 and 103. The operator, after clarifying the situation, will redirect you to the right specialist. You can not go to hospitals and clinics for diagnosis. Immediately after arrival from other countries or the onset of the clinical picture of coronavirus, you need to ensure home isolation, report the situation to the Epidemiology Center or call the hotline.

Private laboratories: price, addresses, telephones.

Private laboratories are involved in the diagnosis of coronavirus. One of the largest laboratories, Invitro, is purchasing express tests for detecting coronavirus.

The tests will be available to everyone, the exact cost is kept secret. Only data is known that the procedure will cost up to 10 thousand rubles. Test systems will be performed by polymer chain reaction methods. The term of execution is from two working days. No more than 3 patients in medical masks will be allowed to be in the medical center at once for safety reasons.

Estimated start date for testing is the end of April. Analyzes will be possible to pass only in the laboratory. There are no plans to launch express tests through pharmacy chains.

Addresses of Invitro clinics in Tula: All branches have a single phone number 8 (800) 200-36-30.

1. st. Oktyabrskaya 74. Opening hours from 7.30 to 20.00. Saturday and Sunday until 15.00
2. Etc. Krasnoarmeisky 21. Opening hours from 7.30 to 20.00. Saturday and Sunday until 15.00
3.  st. Lenina 91a. Opening hours from 7.30 to 20.00 Sunday until 15.00

As of the end of March 2020, only state laboratories conduct tests for coronavirus for citizens in the high-risk category.