How long does it take for nucleic acid test results to be available?

Results will be available within 4 hours at the earliest.

Nucleic acid testing can produce results within a few hours at the earliest and within a day at the latest. For the current screening of new coronavirus, the throat swab or nasal swab of the subject is collected for nucleic acid testing. The time required varies from place to place. It generally takes a few hours to a day to obtain the final result report, which mainly involves the specimen. Collection, transportation, laboratory examination and final results reporting.

Nucleic acid testing tips:

1. After successfully applying for nucleic acid testing, please pay in time. It will be automatically canceled within three days if payment is not made. If you need a refund after payment, please go to the window.

2. Nucleic acid testing does not require an appointment in advance and can be tested on the next day. After paying the fee, you can come to our hospital for sampling on working days and you can arrange your own time.

3. The inspection report can be queried through the Xiangya Third Hospital e-program, public account, APP, or scanned and printed at the self-service machine with the electronic medical card.