Gene by Gene is committed to aiding healthcare professionals in their response to the COVID-19 public health crisis at our state-of-the-art clinical testing and genetics laboratory.
Gene by Gene is currently accepting orders for COVID-19 testing from approved healthcare providers. If you are interested in partnering with Gene by Gene, please contact us by submitting an inquiry or emailing us at covid19@genebygene.com.
The SARS-CoV-2 Detection Test detects the presence of nucleic acid from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Its intended use is for patients who meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria for evaluation of infection with COVID-19.
Gene by Gene is currently accepting orders for COVID-19 testing from approved healthcare providers. If you are interested in partnering with Gene by Gene, please contact us by submitting an inquiry or emailing us at covid19@genebygene.com.
Gene by Gene’s COVID-19 testing requires specimens collected from the nose, which must be collected by a healthcare provider. The preferred sample types are nasal swabs. Gene by Gene also offers saliva testing services for COVID-19 testing upon request.
Gene by Gene is able to perform approximately 10,000 COVID-19 tests per day. We will continue to add instrumentation and work with our vendors to procure supplies as our ability to expand our capacity depends on the availability of these supplies.
The COVID-19 tests performed by Gene by Gene are qualitative assays using real-time reverse transcription PCR test (real time RT-PCR) technology.
Results are typically reported to the healthcare provider in less than 24 hours from the time of arrival at the laboratory. This time frame can vary based on demand.
Providers will receive a phone call or fax if the test result is positive or inconclusive. All test results will be shared with the Texas Department of Health and CDC for statistical information.
All test results will be shared with the Texas Department of Health and CDC for statistical information. However, healthcare providers may also be required to report positive patients to the appropriate public health agency.
