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Know more about the symptoms and causes of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in human and animals. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
The most recently discovered coronavirus called as 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) causes coronavirus disease Coronavirus (COVID-19) from which the world is suffering right now. The symptoms of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) can range from a mild cold to flu like symptoms to moderate and severe upper-respiratory infections.
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus affects different people in different ways. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease and most infected people will develop mild to moderate symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment. People who have underlying medical conditions and those over 60 years old have a higher risk of developing severe disease and death.
People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should self-isolate and contact their medical provider or a Coronavirus (COVID-19) information line for advice on testing and referral.
People with fever, cough or difficulty breathing should call their doctor and seek medical attention
To prevent infection and to slow transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19), do the following:
Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.
Maintain at least 1 meter distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.
Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from large groups of people.
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
Stay home if you feel unwell.
Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
Avoid touching your face.
Below are some basic precautions that everyone should follow for good health:
If you are sick, make sure you stay at home or consult with your doctor.
Avoid handshakes with anyone. Use gestures like waving, saying namaste etc.
To switch on the light switches or elevator buttons, use your knuckle for minimum contact.
Avoid grasping the door handles of bathrooms and commercial doors unless necessary. Try to open doors with fists or by using your hips.
Use gloves when you are buying something.
At the entrance of your home and car, keep a bottle of sanitizer handy.
Try using disinfectant wipes when touching door handles in stores, grocery carts etc.
Regularly wash your hands using soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer with over 60% alcohol content when you cannot wash your hands. Make sure you keep your hands clean and dry after washing.
Always cough or sneeze into a disposable tissue and discard it immediately. Cough or sneeze into your elbow if you don’t have tissues but keep in mind that infected viruses contained on the clothing around your elbow can be passed on for up to a week or more.
Sanitize and disinfect your mobile phones, light switches and other things you frequently contact or touch..
Follow reliable authorities like WHO or the CDC on guidelines about wearing masks. As per CDC, people showing Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms should wear masks to protect others from being infected. The CDC doesn’t recommend people who are well to wear facemasks to protect themselves from Coronavirus (COVID-19) or other respiratory diseases.
Please see the below guidelines and this applies to you if you fall under the following parameters:
Terms & Conditions: The criteria for testing are being continuously reviewed and revised by the government and are subject to change.
For patients who fall under the above parameters, we ensure that your safety is fully ensured whilst you get all your tests and diagnosis done. All your samples will be collected by our phlebotomists who are well equipped with protective equipment. We will follow the guidelines laid down by ICMR and the Ministry of Health. This is an extremely important precaution and we sincerely request all our patients to take these measures. Please call us on this number for any queries: 9166125555
According to the guidelines, if you develop any acute onset of fever and symptoms of respiratory illness such as cough or shortness of breath, you should visit your nearest health facility. Your doctor will decide if you need to be tested for Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), depending upon your condition, history of travel to the affected countries or contact with any suspected patients.
You need to submit the following three documents which are mandated by the Government of India. Without these documents, the testing for 2019-Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is not allowed.
According to the ICMR guidelines (20-03-20), indicative direct and high-risk contacts of a confirmed case should be tested once between day 5 and day 14 of coming in his/her contact. Direct and high-risk contacts include those who live in the same place with a confirmed case and healthcare workers who have examined a confirmed case without adequate protection as per WHO recommendations.
You don't need to Book the COVID-19 test, directly visit our Exclusive and Dedicated COVID-19 Sample Collection Centre in Jaipur where we have arranged facilities like Walk-in and Drive-Thru for sample collection. You just need to carry Aadhaar Card (Both Side Copy) to check-in.
Address: 6-D, Malviya Industrial Area, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur. (Map Location)
The Govt of India & MOHFW has mandated the cost to be Rs 500. To prevent the transmission of infection, we are only accepting Epayments (via the Website, Paytm, NEFT/bank transfer). Your receipt will be mailed to you on your email along with the reports.
Currently RT-PCR is the recommended method for testing the 2019 – Novel Coronavirus. For sample collection Nasal and Throat swab will be collected by taking due precaution.
No, you are requested to visit our Exclusive and Dedicated COVID-19 Sample Collection Centre in Jaipur where we have arranged facilities like Walk-in and Drive-Thru for sample collection. You just need to carry Aadhaar Card (Both Side Copy) to check-in.
Address: 6-D, Malviya Industrial Area, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur. (Map Location)
Our Phlebotomists are well trained to follow all safety protocols required for COVID–19 sample collection. Before getting inside your place, they will wear Disposable (single use) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - which comprises of a long-sleeved fluid repellent disposable gown, gloves, N95 mask, goggles, hair cover and shoe cover. After that once the sample is collected, they will safely remove and dispose all personal protective equipment worn during sample collection.
The samples are collected in a viral transport medium (VTM) to maintain the stability. These are further transported in a cold chain and will be provided to our central laboratory.
According to the set protocol of Government norms and to help them in maintaining the COVID-19 patient data, we will share all the patient reports with the defined government bodies through an online portal created by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
After your sample reaches our central lab, we will share the report with you within a timeframe of 24 hours. This will also be subject to the Rules and Regulations as stated by the Government.*
After we register your sample in our system, you will receive a login ID and password through SMS. You can access your report by visiting our website www.blallab.com and login with this ID and password. In case you find any difficulty in retrieving your report, you may reach out to us at 9166125555 according to set working hours from 7:30 A.M.
You are advised to visit your referring Doctor with the report for the final step of interpretation.