SAFER@WORK - Surface Swab Testing
Product Focus: Surface Swab Test
Eurofins is a world leader in the provision of clinical diagnostic testing and can now offer a Surface Swab Test as part of their COVID-Response Testing.
The Surface Swab Test can be used to test for the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the respiratory disease COVID-19.
Using a simple swabbing process that you undertake in your workplace, this diagnostic testing tool from Eurofins gives you the ability to test environmental surfaces, quickly, easily and cost-effectively, and so supporting a safer return to work.
How the Surface Swab Test Works.
The Surface Swab Test is designed to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus on all types of surfaces, providing you with the confidence that the cleaning methods used in your working environment are effective.
The swabs provided are used to sample exposed surface areas such as in office spaces, communal areas (e.g. canteens, toilets, vending machines), production lines, medical facilities, vehicles and general public areas.
Once swabbing is complete, the samples are sent to the laboratory in the secure packaging provided.
Summary of Technical details:
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Surface Swab Test
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Scientific description
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Screen for envelope gene followed by confirmatory RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 virus
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Potential utilisation
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Environmental test for SARS-CoV-2 to determine efficacy of cleaning regimes and general hygiene levels in office, communal and production areas
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Operation
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Environmental surfaces sampled with pre-moistened swab
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Speed of Testing
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4 days* (3 days to screen for coronavirus, 1 day to confirm presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus)
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Approved Tests
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Tests are run at a laboratory holding ISO accreditation. Swab kits are UN 3373 compliant
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* Subject to change based on demand.
To understand more about Surface Swab Testing and the full range of COVID-19 Response Testing, Auditing and Hand Sanitiser Products, please email: [email protected].
19 May 2020