Rapid COVID-19 testing rolled out at Perth hospital after successful trial
Perth Royal Infirmary following a successful launch at Ninewells Hospital. NHS Tayside’s laboratory teams are now able to offer testing for COVID-19 24 hours a day, with urgent COVID-19 tests for suspected cases in place to ensure patients can quickly be cared for in the most appropriate clinical area.Respiratory consultant and NHS Tayside’s clinical lead for winter planning Dr David Connell said: “Being able to quickly determine which patients coming into hospital have COVID-19 allows us to safely treat them in areas of the hospital dedicated to caring for people with the virus.“This not only helps patients get the care they need more quickly, but also prevents spread of infection within the hospital.