Evaluation of Laboratory Results with Data from Bio-Speedy Respiratory Panel 2 in Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimens of COVID-19-Suspected Patients Having PCR(-) Results

Authors : İclal HOCANLI, Faruk GÜNAK, Leman KARAAĞAÇ

Pages : 356-361

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.1117146

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Publication Date : 2023-06-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The distinction between COVID-19 and other respiratory infections can be difficult during the flu and winter seasons. The aim of this study is to detect bacterial/viral microorganisms in nasopharyngeal swab samples and to evaluate routine laboratory results of patients with PCR insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(-); but suspected covid 19. Methods: Between 1 July 2021 and 31 December 2021, 78 patients who were hospitalized and followed up in the suspected Covid service were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups as those with and without growth on the respiratory panel. Laboratory, demographic and radiological data were compared between groups. Results: C-reactive protein insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CRP); and ferritin levels were found to be statistically significantly higher in the group with growth on the respiratory panel compared to the group without growth insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p= .05, p= .041, respectively);. Reproduction was detected in nasopharyngeal swab samples taken in 56.4% of the patients. More than half of the patients were radiologically defined as CO-RADS 3. Conclusion: It should not be forgotten that other respiratory viral and bacterial infections that mimic the COVID-19 clinic are also commonly observed during this period.
Keywords : SARS CoV 2, nasopharyngeal throat swab, PCR, flu season