YONTUS has facilities to identify SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.The major technology for detection of SARS-CoV-2 is the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) The COVID-19 RT-PCR Test is a real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) test for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2 in upper and lower respiratory specimens (nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swabs) which is major effected area. The steps/procedure to detect SARS-CoV-2 follows in our lab-

1. Sample collection:  we have qualified trained Lab Technicians and phlebotomist for safe and hygienic sample collection by following all bio safety precautions and using personal protective kit. The sample will be collected in a viral transport medium (VTM) to maintain the stability of the sample and get transported in a cold chain.
2. Auto-Extraction: When technician receives the sample, immediately sample is entered in auto extractor.
3. RT- PCR:After Extraction the sample is amplified and then placed in an RT–PCR machine. The machine cycles through temperatures that heat and cools the mixture to trigger specific chemical reactions that create new, identical copies of the target sections of viral DNA. The computer tracks the amount of fluorescence in the sample after each cycle. It continues to be the most accurate method available for the detection of the COVID-19 virus.

Our capacities to perform the SARS-CoV-2

• Our lab is accredited by National Accreditation of Board of Laboratories (NABL) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
• We have good Infra-structure with all amenities.
• Our lab is well equipped with advanced instruments such as RT- PCR, Auto extractor, Bio Safety, LAF, Auto Clave, Deep Freezers -200C & -800C, Refrigerators, Cooling Centrifuge, Mini Centrifuge, Vortex mixers, Thermo mixers, etc.,
• We have facility to store the positive samples at temperature -800C.
• We have extremely Qualified, experienced and well-Trained Technicians.
• Our laboratory undergoes regular performance of Internal Quality Checks (IQC).
• We continuously participate in Inter Laboratory Comparison (ILC).
• We conduct periodically internal audits and management review meetings.
• Our lab uses only ICMR and USFDA approved kits for detection of SARS-CoV-2.

The World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that transmission of corona virus is not likely to occur from handling or consuming food. Practically, the risk will be much lower from surfaces than from a direct respiratory droplet traveling through the air from an infected person. The virus can survive on different surfaces for up to 9 days under specific conditions such as temperature and humidity. So, that SARS-CoV-2 transmission can occur when a healthy person touches contaminated food or food contact surfaces (including packaging materials), and then touches their mouth, nose, or eyes. Furthermore, at YONTUS, we not only deal with molecular biology of human samples but also of environmental aspect.

Our capability to perform tests on Non-Clinical/Environmental samples to detect SARS-COV-2

YONTUS provide Diagnosis tests other than Covid-19 tests.We undertake wide range of diagnostic molecular testing for all the major evaluations necessary in any diagnostic set up. YONTUS is well equipped with advanced instruments for testing different diagnostic tests. A full team of experts is standing by to ensure that your tests are completed and analyzed quickly. We understand the customer needs and perform the tests they require earlier and provide results with in time.

In YONTUS we offer various diagnostic tests which includes: