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WSU Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory has a new software and testing procedure! Please read the information below to schedule an appointment at our facility. For any additional assistance, please contact us at mdlsupport@wichita.edu or (316) 978-8600.

 

Test Options at MDL

Below is a list of available test options at the MDL


RSV/Influenza/COVID-19 PCR (RIC)

Price

  • $70.00 (When Federal CARES funding ends)

Sample Type

  • Nasopharyngeal & Oropharyngeal (MDL collection kit required)

Test Method and Description

  • This test must be collected by a healthcare professional trained in swab collection.
  • The MDL RIC assay is a lab developed test that utilizes a full nucleic acid extraction followed by RT-PCR.
  • The RT-PCR test looks for three viruses from the one sample: RSV, Influenza (A and B not differentiated), and COVID-19.
  • While the test only looks for three viruses, it looks for multiple portions of each virus to increase sensitivity.
  • The overall test specificity is 100% and the test sensitivity is >97%.

Additional Information 

SalivaDirect™ COVID-19 PCR (COVSAL)

Price:

  • $70.00 (When Federal CARES funding ends)

Sample Type

  • Saliva (MDL collection kit required)

Test Method and Description

  • Trained collectors must witness saliva collection in a sterile tube.
  • This FDA EUA assay is an extraction-free RT-PCR test.
  • It targets a single region of the SARS-CoV-2 genome and also looks for a human enzyme in the sample to ensure proper sample collection.
  • The overall test specificity is 100% and the test sensitivity is 94.6%.

Additional Information

Visit WSU MDL

Community Collection Partner Drop-Off Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
4174 S. Oliver, Building 174H, Wichita, KS 67210

COVID-19 Testing Available By Appointment

Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
4174 S. Oliver, Building 174H, Wichita, KS 67210

Customer Service Support

Customer Service Hours:
Monday-Friday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Phone: (316) 978-8600
Fax: (316) 978-8610
Email: mdlsupport@wichita.edu

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