What does "detection limit" mean (as indicated in my analysis report)?

The detection limit of an assay is the smallest quantity of the target which can be detected (but not necessarily quantified).
The detection limit is expressed in a number of genome or gene copies of a pathogen, for one analysis.
It is determined by statistical analysis, according to the European Pharmacopoeia recommendations.

What is detected by PCR?

The Polymerase Chain Reaction is a DNA amplification method used for diagnostics.
The DNA of a cell, a virus, a bacteria or a parasite can be detected by PCR.
A derived method, called RT-PCR, can be used to detect RNA, the genetic material of some viruses.

When will my results be available?

Scanelis guarantees to make the results available in 1 to 2 working days. Two different processes are proposed to the customers:

• Standard Processing: guaranteed turnaround-time for results = D+2* from receipt of the samples
• Urgent Processing (+11,66 €, VAT not included): guaranteed turnaround-time for results =D+1* from receipt of the samples

* for any file received before 10 am on the D-day, including necessary information for registration; on condition of analysability of the received samples