Naso-pharyngeal/Oro-pharyngeal swab for detection of 2019–novel Coronavirus 2019-N Cov (COVID-19) This test indicates the presence of the virus in the upper respiratory and digestive tracts and represents the most reliable proof of having contracted the infection. The test is recommended for people on board ships to assess the presence of infected individuals and can be done on board by properly trained/protected people. Test samples will be shipped by express mail to TelePharmaTec for analysis. Test results will be provided within 48 hours after the receipt of samples. Services offered: – Training of an officer to make naso-oro-pharyngeal swab – Provision of flexible naso-oro-pharyngeal swabs – Preparation of the seafarer’s health card (SHC) with the list of the main health parameters of each seafarer – Instructions of how to ship specimens to TelePharmaTec – Test results certificate and update of the SHC. |