Covid - irismedlabs

TEST FOR COVID-19

IRIS, a NABL accredited (for Molecular Testing), ICMR-approved, DPH & GCC approved COVID testing laboratory, collects samples, analyses and provides results using state-of-the-art technology with quick turn-around time.

Quick reports

Get within a day

Book a Covid-19 test

Facing a Health Issue? Let us Help.

Call

Sample collection

Testing

Result

COVID CARE:

Iris Laboratories is an ICMR accredited Covid19 testing centre that offers safest Covid19 testing service at your door step.

With our extensive reach we want to contribute to the society by screening for COVID with science backed approaches and decoding the strains of the organism. This would help map the spread and contact tracing the spreader
We also want to be a responsible player in helping the government on vaccination reach by ascertaining the level of anti-bodies present in the system of an individual.
Pre and post vaccine Ab load would suggest the efficacy and need for a booster dose making management of susceptible group a lot easier and help the society from mutating the virus.

Advantages of Home Collection

With the guidance and regulation provided by the Union Health Ministry and the Government of Tamil Nadu, a test report for Covid19 is mandatory for travelling abroad. Complying with government protocols, we deliver reports in time.

Just 3 Steps for Home Collection

Call 09840430428 to fix appointment

A well-trained technician will collect sample in your home
Receive reports through WhatsApp

Why Us ?

Why Iris Laboratories?

Testing services in India should be of the highest quality to ensure the best outcomes for the patients. Iris Laboratory prioritizes investing in top-quality laboratory services. We believe that investing in top-of-the-line equipment is the most effective way to ensure accurate test results. We offer a comprehensive range of 4000+ clinical laboratory tests and profiles, which are helpful for prediction, early detection, diagnostic screening, confirmation, and monitoring of the disease.

Home collection available

NABL accredited

ICMR Approved

Qualified & well-trained medical staff

ISO certified

Accreditations

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why is home collection better than the conventional test taken at the diagnostic centre? Home collection for COVID19 is safe, convenient for individuals with busy work schedule and to individuals who wish to avoid unnecessary exposure in the current circumstances.

How to reschedule the test?

To reschedule, call us at 09840430428 within six hours ahead of the already booked time slot. And to reschedule the location, call to the above number with 24-hour

Symptoms of Coronavirus / COVID 19 infection

Fever

Sneezing & Coughing

Shortness of Breath

Sore Throat

Headache

Detailed Symptoms

Below are some basic precautions that each one of us should follow for our good health. Pass it on to your family, friends and loved ones.

The current COVID 19 infection has typical flu like symptoms
The symptoms may begin 2-10 days after initial infection
Sneezing, runny nose, fever, fatigue and cough are all symptoms of COVID 19 infections. In certain patients, diarrhoea was also reported.
1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.
People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical

Precautions Against COVID-19 or Coronavirus infection

No Hand Shaking

Avoid Touching Door Knobs

Use Paper Towel

Proper Hand-washing

Cover when Coughing/Sneezing

Use Disinfecting Wipes

Detailed Precautions

Below are some basic precautions that each one of us should follow for our good health. Pass it on to your family, friends and loved ones.

If you are sick, make sure you stay at home.
Avoid handshakes. Use gestures like waving, saying namaste etc.
To touch light switches or elevator buttons, use your knuckle for minimum contact. To lift the gasoline dispenser, use a paper towel, tissue or disposable glove.
Avoid grasping the door handles of bathrooms and commercial doors unless necessary. Try to open doors with fists or by using your hips.
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.
At the entrance of your home and car , keep a bottle of sanitizer handy.
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 upto 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 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 COVID-19 or other respiratory diseases.

Can the virus that causes COVID-19 be transmitted through the air?

COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets rather than through the air.

How to Diagnose Coronavirus Infection

In perfectly healthy individuals the coronavirus infection may go away with minor symptoms. Coronavirus can be tested with a nasal swab or a blood test. Currently the testing for Coronavirus is undertaken by select government institutions including the AIIMS and National Institute of Virology, Pune

Should I wear a mask to protect myself?

People with no respiratory symptoms, such as cough, do not need to wear a medical mask. WHO recommends the use of masks for people who have symptoms of COVID-19 and for those caring for individuals who have symptoms, such as cough and fever. The use of masks is crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone (at home or in a health care facility). People who are infected with COVID 19 or have flu like symptoms should wear a mask so that they do not spread the infection. Masks help in keeping the droplets in but does not help in keeping the droplets out. That is, if you are healthy and using a mask, you are at more risk to carry an infection than if you are not wearing a mask.

What method is used for COVID Test?

Testing Method: Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), gene detection method is used for COVID test.
Specimen collection: Nasal swab and Throat Swab
Advantages: High accuracy (97%)
Disadvantage: Requires strictly controlled facilities, such as Biosafety level 3 or higher laboratory
Purpose: Confirmation of COVID-19 diagnosis
Characteristics: This method is currently used to confirm COVID-19 diagnosis in most countries.

How long will it take to get the COVID RT-PCR test report?

It can take anything from a few hours to several days to receive COVID-19 test results. The length of time will vary depending on the type of test and where it took place. However, usually reports delivered within 48 hours subject to condition .

How to interpret result of RT-PCR test?

It is advised to visit your referring doctor or medical practitioner along with the report for the final interpretation of your test results

What diet should COVID-19 patients follow?

Eat fresh and unprocessed foods every day
Drink enough water every day
Eat moderate amounts of fat and oil
Eat less salt and sugar
Avoid eating out

What are short/long term health related effects of COVID-19?

COVID-19 may impact organ systems directly or indirectly. Recent studies document long-term impacts of COVID-19 on different organs in the body, including lung scarring, limited lung capacity, neurocognitive impacts, heart damage, renal failure, and more.

What kind of test should one take after recovering from COVID-19?

Tests are subjective for the conditions of the patient. However, as of now tests like CPR, D-dimer, COVID-19 Antibody Test are generally recommended. For more details check out COVID Monitoring Profiles.

Is there anything that I should not do?

The following measures ARE NOT effective against COVID-2019 and can be harmful:

Smoking
Taking traditional herbal remedies
Wearing multiple masks
Taking self-medication such as antibiotics

Customer care

For Appoinment

Our Location