A negative test result means that proteins from the virus that causes COVID-19 were not found in your sample. This test was a nasopharyngeal collection for COVID-19 Testing. LumiraDx RNA STAR Complete is a viral diagnostic test performed on open RT-PCR instrumentation to detect nucleic acid sequences within the genome of the SARS-CoV-2 RNAThis type of test is required can be used for travel clearance as stated on the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) website. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/lab/naats.html) When diagnostic testing is negative, the possibility of a false negative result should be considered in the context of a patient's recent exposures and the presence of clinical signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19. An individual without symptoms of COVID-19 and who is not shedding SARS-CoV-2 virus would expect to have a negative (not detected) result in this assay. It is important that you work with your healthcare provider to help you understand the next steps you should take.