Using reverse transcription followed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR), the test can be performed on respiratory specimens obtained using a variety of methods, including nasopharyngeal swab or specimen expectoration.
Kwa kutumia kipimo cha muda halisi cha (rRT-PCR) kipimo kinaweza kufanywa kwenye sampuli ya pumu iliyopatikana kwa njia mbalimbali, ikiwa ni pamoja na sampuli ya bidhaa za puani au sampuli ya kohozi.