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COVID-19 BY PCR, PEDIATRIC (COPEDR)
Test CodeLAB8854
Preferred Specimen
Nasal swab, flocked or polyester-tipped
Transport Container
Swab submitted in 3mL of 0.9% saline
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or room temperature
Methodology
Roche Cobas
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus identified from an outbreak starting in Wuhan City, China in late 2019. This virus is a single-stranded RNA virus and caused the worldwide pandemic known as COVID-19.
Performing Laboratory
Wellstar Paulding Molecular Lab