Table 5.
Sampling site | Sampling method | PCR | PCR positivity cycle | PCR challenge test |
---|---|---|---|---|
patient bedside table | Wipe | negative | >40 | negative (>40) |
patients dining table | Wipe | negative | >40 | negative (>40) |
patient service table | Wipe | negative | >40 | negative (>40) |
armrest chair located near the patient | Wipe | negative | >40 | negative (>40) |
Air close (50 cm) to patients at 80 cm high Bed | bubbler sampling | positive | 36.5 | positive (37.5) |
Air close (50 cm) to patients at 80 cm high Bed | bubbler sampling | NT | NT | NT |
NT, not tested.