COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, primarily spreads through respiratory droplets and contaminated surfaces, infecting the respiratory tract and leading to mild to severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome and multi-organ failure. MDx CoViD19 RT-PCR is a molecular genetic test to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA in nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swabs. The test provides a rapid and accurate diagnosis of COVID-19, facilitating isolation and treatment.