ICMR Covid-19 Testing Advisory & Guidelines PDF

ICMR Covid-19 Testing Advisory & Guidelines - Summary

An unprecedented upsurge of COVID-19 cases and deaths is currently being witnessed across India. The overall nationwide test positivity rate is above 20%. Testing-tracking-tracing, isolation, and home-based treatment of positive patients is the key measure to curb transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19.

Recommended measures to optimize RTPCR testing

• RTPCR test must not be repeated in any individual who has tested positive once either by RAT or RTPCR.
• No testing is required for COVID-19 recovered individuals at the time of hospital discharge in accordance with policy (https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ReviseddischargePolicyforCOVID19.pdf). of MOH&FWthe discharge
• The need for RTPCR tests in healthy individuals undertaking inter-state domestic travel may be completely removed to reduce the load on laboratories.
• Non-essential travel and interstate travel of symptomatic individuals (COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms) should be essentially avoided reducing the risk of infection.
• All asymptomatic individuals undertaking essential travel must follow COVID-appropriate behavior.
• Mobile testing laboratories are now available on the GeM portal. States are encouraged to augment RTPCR testing through mobile systems.

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