Your employer or healthcare provider may have ordered you a COVID-19 diagnostic test to detect whether you currently have or previously had the SARS-CoV-2 viral infection. Below you can find information on sample collection processes and understanding your test results.
Biodesix testing, in partnership with Bio-Rad Laboratories, is authorized for emergency use (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to identify either an active COVID-19 viral infection or the antibodies indicating previous infection. These tests are only performed in qualified laboratories and have low rates of false positive and false negative results to ensure high quality and reproducibility.
SELF-COLLECTION NASAL SWABIf you have been asked by your employer to self-collect a nasal swab sample, you will be tested to determine whether you have an active COVID-19 infection. The test on your result report will be called the Bio-Rad SARS-CoV-2 ddPCR™ Test.
BLOOD SAMPLEIf you have been asked to submit a blood sample, you will be tested to find antibodies that indicate whether you may have a current or prior COVID-19 infection. The test on your result report will be called the Platelia SARS-CoV-2 Total Antibody Test.