Dialysis SARS-CoV-2 Screening Profile Test
Short Name: Dialysis SARS-CoV-2 Screening Profile
Also known as: Dialysis COVID-19 Screening Profile, SARS-CoV-2 Dialysis Panel, Dialysis Pre-procedure COVID Screening
Dialysis SARS-CoV-2 Screening Profile Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹7,020. Uses Real Time RT-PCR, Electrical Impedance, VCS, Spectrophotometry, Indirect ISE, CLIA, Calculated, Immunoturbidimetry on 4 mL (3 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND nasopharyngeal & oropharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium (VTM) samples. Results in Reports are generally delivered within 2 days after sample receipt; samples are processed daily by 11 am.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Ramarao Paidisetty
Consultant Biochemist · Reg: 21504
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
This profile is intended to screen for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR, screen for HBsAg and HIV 1 & 2 antibodies, and evaluate kidney function, iron status, complete blood counts, NLR and CRP in dialysis patients. It supports early detection of COVID-19 and assessment of infection/inflammation-related changes.
- Test Code
- 3471
- Price
- ₹7,020
- Sample Type
- 4 mL (3 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND nasopharyngeal & oropharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium (VTM)
- Result Time
- Reports are generally delivered within 2 days after sample receipt; samples are processed daily by 11 am.
- Fasting Required
- Yes
- Method
- Real Time RT-PCR, Electrical Impedance, VCS, Spectrophotometry, Indirect ISE, CLIA, Calculated, Immunoturbidimetry
Sample Collection
Overnight fasting & sampling before 12 noon is preferred. Avoid iron supplements for minimum 24 hours prior to specimen collection. Duly filled Covid-19 Clinical Information Form (Form 44) / SRF ID as mandated by GOI is mandatory. Duly filled Consent form for HIV testing & Pre-test counselling (Form 10 & 10A) is mandatory.
Method: Venipuncture for blood; nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swab
Laboratory Analysis
Collect 4 mL serum from 1 SST tube and 3 mL whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Collect nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium (VTM). Ship refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure at the venipuncture site. Send samples to the laboratory under refrigeration; do not freeze. Ensure all mandatory forms are complete and attached.
Timeline: Reports are generally delivered within 2 days after sample receipt; samples are processed daily by 11 am.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
This profile is intended to screen for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR, screen for HBsAg and HIV 1 & 2 antibodies, and evaluate kidney function, iron status, complete blood counts, NLR and CRP in dialysis patients. It supports early detection of COVID-19 and assessment of infection/inflammation-related changes.
How to Prepare
- Schedule sample collection before 12 noon after overnight fasting if possible.
- Avoid iron supplements for at least 24 hours before collection.
- Complete Covid-19 Clinical Information Form (Form 44)/SRF ID and HIV consent Form 10 & 10A.
- Collect blood in SST and EDTA tubes and swabs in VTM using aseptic technique.
- Label all specimens correctly and transport refrigerated at 2–8°C; do not freeze.
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Ramarao Paidisetty — MBBS, MD (Biochemistry) · Reg. No. 21504
"For patients on dialysis, pre-screening for SARS-CoV-2 along with baseline renal, haematological and inflammatory markers helps support safe scheduling and infection control in dialysis units."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Frozen samples
- Improperly labelled or unlabelled samples
- Insufficient sample volume
- Leaking or broken tubes
- Missing mandatory consent/SRF forms
Understanding Your Results
SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Not Detected
No viral RNA detected in the tested respiratory sample. False negatives can occur if sample is inadequate or infection is early.
SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Detected
Confirms presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Isolate and follow national/ICMR guidelines.
HBsAg / HIV 1 & 2 antibodies Non-reactive
No laboratory evidence of current infection. Consider window period and risk factors.
Elevated creatinine or urea
May reflect underlying kidney dysfunction; interpret in relation to dialysis status.
Low haemoglobin or iron parameters
May indicate anaemia or iron deficiency; dialysis patients often have altered iron metabolism.
Elevated CRP or NLR
Suggests inflammation or possible infection; not specific to COVID-19.
Contact your nephrologist or physician if you develop fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body ache, loss of taste or smell, or if any result is reported abnormal.
Limitations
- ⚠A negative SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR does not completely exclude COVID-19; clinical correlation is needed.
- ⚠HBsAg and HIV antibody tests may be negative during the window period.
- ⚠CRP and NLR are nonspecific and can be elevated in many inflammatory conditions.
- ⚠Reference ranges in dialysis patients may differ from the general population.
- ⚠This profile is a screening tool and does not replace clinical judgement.
Risks & Considerations
- ●Mild pain or bruising at the venipuncture site
- ●Transient discomfort during nasal/throat swab collection
- ●Rarely, lightheadedness
Interfering Factors
- ●Iron supplements within 24 hours before collection may alter iron study results.
- ●Non-fasting sample may affect some parameters; overnight fasting is preferred.
- ●Recent blood transfusion can change CBC and iron study values.
- ●Improper or delayed swab collection may reduce RT-PCR sensitivity.
- ●Haemolysis or lipaemia may interfere with spectrophotometric assays.
- ●Freezing of samples is not acceptable and may affect results.
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