DETECTED or POSITIVE
This means that SARS-CoV-2 was detected in the specimen that we collected. Please follow CDC guidance for quarantine and isolation.
NOT DETECTED or NEGATIVE
This means that you are negative at the time the specimen was collected.
INCONCLUSIVE
When a test result is not clearly positive or negative, we repeat the sample in duplicate.  We anticipate that the repeated test will clearly show a positive or negative, but that does not always happen. Therefore, the test is reported out as Inconclusive.  This can be due to insufficient RNA material being obtained during collection process.  We recommend that if you are symptomatic, check with your healthcare provider and consider having the test repeated.
INVALID
The specimen was not sufficient for testing.  Another collection is recommended if you are symptomatic.
SAMPLE NOT SUFFICIENT
In rare cases, the amount of the specimen collected is not sufficient for testing. This can be caused if the cap is not placed securely back on the collection device or if the tube is not filled to the red line.