Definition of Covid-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It affects different people in different ways. Some it’s the symptoms include:
Fever
Cough
Tiredness
Loss Of Taste Or Smell
COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
The sample required for testing is collected by inserting a long swab into the nose and back of throat (nasopharyngeal). The procedure is not painful but can cause slight irritation. Before the sample is collected you will be required to complete a questionnaire and consent form. This information is required by the MoH (Ministry of Health) Kenya.
Authorised by the Ministry of Health
RT-PCR COVID-19 TESTS
A PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test is a molecular test that detects genetic particles of SARS-CoV-2 virus in the nasopharyngeal swab sample. PCR is the most reliable and accurate test for detecting active infection. The PCR technology amplifies small amounts of virus RNA to DNA which is replicated until SARS-CoV-2 is detectable. The result is usually available within 12-24 hours of the sample reaching the molecular lab.
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Rapid Antigen Tests For Covid-19
Rapid antigen tests are based on the detection of specific proteins (antigens) expressed on the surface of SARS-CoV-2 virus. The result can be obtained within 1 hour. The antigen test is less sensitive than PCR testing therefore likelihood of false negative results is higher. It is recommended that patients with symptoms who have a negative rapid antigen test have a PCR test for confirmation. Rapid antigen test is currently only approved by MoH Kenya in particular settings.
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Steps Taken To Test For Covid-19
1. Registration
Registration, sample collection (Nasal and throat swab), payment, client departs.
2. Sample Analysis
Turn around time 12-24hours
3. Results
Covid-19 report sent to clients via email or printed copy collected
4. PanaBios (Bops) System
International travellers’ results uploaded by Pathcare team into Pana Bops System. Pana Bios will automatically generate the certificate with the password together with the link sent to the traveller’s email address. (Kindly check Junk/Spam mail)
5. Trusted Traveller Code
International travellers receive an email notification. It is advisable for the travellers to print hard copies of the TT codes having QR codes that will be verified at the airport
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For corporate or mass testing kindly contact 0743030303 or email marketing@pathcarekenya.com
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COVID-19 TESTING
SAMPLE COLLECTION HOURS
MON – FRI
7:30AM TO 5:30PM
SATURDAY
7:30AM TO 1:00PM
SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAY
9:00AM TO 1:00PM
Covid-19 Test Booking
Please fill in the form below to request a booking for your Covid-19 Test. We also offer a walk-in service at our labs.
Covid-19 locations
NAIROBI LABORATORY (MAIN LAB)
- Regal Plaza Limuru Road, Opposite Sixth Parklands Avenue
Tel:0733333552
- Mon-Fri:7.30am-5.30pm
- Saturday: 7.30am -1.00pm
- Sundays/Public Holidays : 9.00am – 1.00pm
MOMBASA LABORATORY
- Pereira Centre Next To Aar Health Centre
Tel:0717878600
- Mon-Fri: 8.00am -4.00pm
- Saturday: 8.00am-12.30pm
- Sundays And Public Holidays: Closed
MERU COLLECTION CENTRE
- NHIF Building Tom Mboya Street
Tel:0770442577
- Mon- Fri: 8.00am – 4.00pm
- Saturday: 8.00am – 12.00pm
- Sundays And Public Holidays: Closed
NAKURU COLLECTION CENTRE
- Elgon House Next To Gilani’s Supermarket
Tel:0770749742
- Mon-Fri: 8.00am – 6.00pm
- Saturday: 8.00am -2.00pm (2.00pm -5.00pm At Pathcare Laboratory – Evans Sunrise Hospital)
- Sundays And Public Holidays: (8.00am-3.0 Opm At Pathcare Laboratory-Evans Sunrise Hospital)
KISUMU LABORATORY
- United Mall Along Kisumu/Kakamega Highway Kisumu
Tel:0759159318
- Mon-Fri: 8.00am -4.00pm
- Saturday: 8.00am -2.00pm
- Sundays And Public Holidays: 9.00am -1.00pm