Pillar 1: PCR machine Ct for positive test
Dear NHS National Services Scotland,
The following PCR machines are used to detect SARS-CoV-2: Abbott, Diasorin, Roche Elecsys, Siemens.
With respect to pillar 1 tests, for each of these PCR machines, please can you tell me the cycle threshold for a positive test, and the percentage of positive tests which fall into the following bands of cycle numbers:
1. >35
2. 30-35
3. 25-30
4. 20-25
5. <20
If there are other types of PCR machines used, please give me the same information.
Yours faithfully,
Jocelyn Hammer
Dear Jocelyn Hammer
Freedom of Information Reference: FOI-2021-000142
I refer to your freedom of information request which we received on 24
February 2021, requesting the following information:
“The following PCR machines are used to detect SARS-CoV-2: Abbott,
Diasorin, Roche Elecsys, Siemens.
With respect to pillar 1 tests, for each of these PCR machines, please
can you tell me the cycle threshold for a positive test, and the
percentage of positive tests which fall into the following bands of cycle
numbers:
1. >35
2. 30-35
3. 25-30
4. 20-25
5. <20
If there are other types of PCR machines used, please give me the same
information.”
I confirm that under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland)
Act 2002, a response to your information request will be sent within 20
working days of receipt, i.e. no later than 24 March 2021
Kind regards
David Beattie
Business Systems Administrator
Strategy, Performance and Service Transformation
NHS National Services Scotland
Gyle Square
1 South Gyle Crescent
EH12 9EB
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Dear Ms Hammer
Please find attached our response to your recent FOI request.
I trust you will find this of assistance.
I would be grateful for confirmation of receipt for our records.
Kind Regards
David Steel
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