The BioFire Emerging Coronavirus (ECoV) Panel is a special test that helps find coronaviruses like COVID-19. This test uses a nasopharyngeal swab (NPS), which is a sample taken from the back of your nose and throat. The test looks for nucleic acids, which are tiny building blocks of viruses. This study checks how well the BioFire ECoV Panel works at finding the virus. The samples used in this study come from leftover tests that doctors already ordered for people showing signs of a respiratory infection, which means they might have trouble breathing, coughing, or a sore throat.
Key Points:
- This study is non-interventional; it doesn't involve any new treatment, just testing samples.
- The test samples must be stored correctly and have enough volume to be used.
- Participation does not require any extra visits or tests for patients.