Tes Cepat Molekuler Deteksi Covid-19

Summary

Dr. Soebandi Jember Hospital in East Java has introduced a rapid molecular test machine to detect COVID-19 in just 45 minutes. The hospital now uses this advanced tool, which employs a special cartridge and computer application to analyze patient samples. The technology aids in fast diagnosis and supports the examination of patients from neighboring districts, all within high-risk zones. While the hospital can currently analyze up to 20 samples daily, the tool promises to enhance the speed and efficiency of COVID-19 testing in the region.

Takeaways

• 😀 Dr. Soebandi Jember Hospital in East Java now uses a rapid molecular test to detect COVID-19.
• 😀 The rapid molecular test takes only 45 minutes to deliver results.
• 😀 The test is conducted using a special cartridge linked to a computer with a Ministry of Health application.
• 😀 The examination is carried out in the pathology laboratory with biosafety standards.
• 😀 The test works by inserting patient blood and fluid samples into a cartridge and connecting it to a computer for analysis.
• 😀 The testing procedure is similar to the real-time PCR test for tuberculosis (TB) patients.
• 😀 The test results can confirm whether a patient is infected with COVID-19 or not.
• 😀 The hospital currently analyzes 18-20 patient samples per day due to the limited trained medical team.
• 😀 The rapid molecular test is available to patients from five districts: Probolinggo, Lumajang, Situbondo, Bondowoso, and Banyuwangi.
• 😀 The five districts, including Jember, are considered COVID-19 'red zones'.

Q & A

What is the main highlight from Jember in the news report?

The main highlight is that the referral hospital for COVID-19 patients in Jember is now equipped with a rapid molecular test machine (TCM), which can determine whether a patient is infected with the coronavirus in 45 minutes.

What is the primary purpose of the rapid molecular test machine (TCM) at Dr. Soebandi Jember Hospital?

The primary purpose of the TCM is to quickly determine whether a patient is infected with the coronavirus by analyzing blood and fluid samples in just 45 minutes.

How does the rapid molecular test machine (TCM) work?

The TCM works by inserting the patient's blood and fluid samples into a special cartridge, which is then connected to a computer with a special application. After 45 minutes of analysis, the results are displayed to confirm whether the patient is infected with the virus.

What is the connection between the rapid molecular test and the PCR test for tuberculosis?

The process of examining patients with the TCM is similar to the real-time PCR test used for tuberculosis (TB) patients, known as real-time PCR TCM, which also detects infections.

How long does it take for the TCM to provide results?

It takes 45 minutes for the TCM to analyze the samples and provide results about whether the patient is infected with COVID-19.

What is the capacity of the hospital in terms of analyzing samples with the TCM?

Currently, the hospital can analyze 18 to 20 patient samples per day, due to the limited number of medical staff trained to use the TCM.

Which regions does Dr. Soebandi Jember Hospital serve with the TCM?

Dr. Soebandi Jember Hospital serves patients from Jember and five other districts: Probolinggo, Lumajang, Situbondo, Bondowoso, and Banyuwangi.

What areas are considered as part of the 'tsunami red zone'?

The 'tsunami red zone' refers to areas with a high level of COVID-19 infections. These areas include Jember and the five other districts served by the hospital: Probolinggo, Lumajang, Situbondo, Bondowoso, and Banyuwangi.

What standards are followed when conducting the TCM examination?

The TCM examination is carried out in the pathology laboratory installation room with biosafety standards to ensure safety and accuracy in the testing process.

How does the TCM test benefit the hospital in its COVID-19 response?

The TCM test supports the hospital's ability to quickly detect COVID-19 infections, allowing for faster and more efficient patient management, especially in areas with high infection rates.