PCR Testing
Should be obtained on nasopharyngeal swab preferably one with synthetic fibers and plastic tip and under isolation
Criteria for who to test is constantly evolving at this time. The CDC currently recommends clinicians to refer to local and/or institutional guidelines and test availability when deciding who should be tested.
Laboratory Abnormalities
Lymphocytosis
Present in 70-80% of patients
Severity of lymphocytosis and leukopenia shown to be associated with severe of illness
Thrombocytopenia, elevated lactate dehydrogenase, elevated C-reactive protein, and prolonged prothrombin time have been reported
Should be obtained on nasopharyngeal swab preferably one with synthetic fibers and plastic tip and under isolation
Criteria for who to test is constantly evolving at this time. The CDC currently recommends clinicians to refer to local and/or institutional guidelines and test availability when deciding who should be tested.
Lymphocytosis
Present in 70-80% of patients
Severity of lymphocytosis and leukopenia shown to be associated with severe of illness
Thrombocytopenia, elevated lactate dehydrogenase, elevated C-reactive protein, and prolonged prothrombin time have been reported
Present in 70-80% of patients
Severity of lymphocytosis and leukopenia shown to be associated with severe of illness
Coronavirus
Rhinovirus: most common cold virus.  Causes around 40% colds.
Hantavirus
as opposed to Coronavirus, this causes cold in other seasons besides winter.
Arbovirus
Rhinovirus is NOT encapsulated as opposed to Coronavirus.
Coxsackie virus
respiratory syncytial virus 