29/7 Moo 4, Bangrak, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand, 84320.
Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19
1. NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test) is a type of viral diagnostic test for COVID-19. NAATs detect genetic material (nucleic acids).
NAATs can use many different methods to amplify nucleic acids and detect the virus, including but not limited to:
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Isothermal amplification including
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Transcription mediated amplification (TMA)
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Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP)
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Helicase-dependent amplification (HDA)
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Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)
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Strand displacement amplification (SDA)
2. Lateral flow tests (LFT/LFD)
3. Antibody (or serology tests)
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IgM antibody test
Tests that we provide at Samui Home Clinic
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Real time RT-PCR (Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction)
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Universally accepted by ALL countries that require a pre-departure test.
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NEAR (Nicking Endonuclease Amplification Reaction)
The average turn around time is less than 1 hour
Countries that accept NEAR test
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JAPAN
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SOUTH KOREA
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USA
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TAIWAN
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Qualitative COVID-19 antigen test
Antigen tests are immunoassays that detect the presence of COVID-19 antigen, which indicates COVID-19 current infection.
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Less sensitivity than real time RT-PCR and NAATs
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Quick results within 15-30 mins
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Antibodies are detected in the blood of people who have been previously infected with COVID-19 or vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Get your COVID-19 testing at Samui Home Clinic