Shanxi Bethune Hospital: the process to confirm coronavirus infection

Nucleic acid test is an important method for clinical diagnosis of new coronavirus infection. The Enhanced Bio Lab of Shanxi Bethune Hospital is in charge of the Nucleic acid test for the whole hospital, that's the battle field against the Coronavirus.

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Samples of suspected and confirmed cases were taken and delivered by professional nurse, disinfected by 75% alcohol and 56 Celsius degree water for 30 minutes. 

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Before the formal Nucleic acid test, the doctor who wearing Level III protective equipments has to check personal information of samples and input in computer.

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According to the lab director of Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Rong Jianrong, the whole process takes 6 hours.

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