Table 2. Expected results and their interpretations of rRT-PCR method for COVID-19 specimens.
| 2019nCoV-N1 | 2019nCoV-N2 | RNaseP | Result (SARS-CoV-2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | +/− | Positive |
| If only 1 of the 2 targets is positive | +/− | In conclusive | |
| − | − | + | Negative |
| − | − | − | Invalid |
| 2019nCoV-N1 | 2019nCoV-N2 | RNaseP | Result (SARS-CoV-2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | +/− | Positive |
| If only 1 of the 2 targets is positive | +/− | In conclusive | |
| − | − | + | Negative |
| − | − | − | Invalid |