This laboratory report details the results of a COVID-19 test done on a patient. The test was a SARS-CoV-2 detection by qualitative real-time PCR done on a nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal swab sample. The test result was negative, indicating that SARS-CoV-2 was not detected in the patient's sample. However, the report notes that a negative result does not rule out infection and should be interpreted along with the patient's clinical history and presentation. The report provides information on corona viruses, the test method used, and guidance on interpreting the results.