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SARS-CoV-2-NAAT assay Seacoast
MessageThe Aptima SARS-CoV-2 assay is CE-marked and it is also approved/authorized in the following geographies: USA, Australia and New Zealand, Singapore, India, and Saudi Arabia.
Test Code
COVSPCR
Preferred Specimen
Hologic Aptima Multitest swab Specimen Collection Kit
Using a flocked or spun polyester swab, insert the swab at least 1 cm (0.5 inch) inside the nostril (naris) and firmly sample the nasal membrane by rotating the swab and leaving in place for 10 to 15 seconds. Sample both nostrils with same swab.
Anterior nares specimen
Using a flocked or spun polyester swab, insert the swab at least 1 cm (0.5 inch) inside the nostril (naris) and firmly sample the nasal membrane by rotating the swab and leaving in place for 10 to 15 seconds. Sample both nostrils with same swab.
Other Acceptable Specimens
<= 3ml of Saline, UTM and VTM
Instructions
Anterior nares specimen
Using a flocked or spun polyester swab, insert the swab at least 1 cm (0.5 inch) inside the nostril (naris) and firmly sample the nasal membrane by rotating the swab and leaving in place for 10 to 15 seconds. Sample both nostrils with same swab.
Transport Container
Multitest swab specimens must be transported to the lab in the provided swab specimen transport medium and tube.
Transport Temperature
Aptima samples (orange tube): Room Temperature
All other media: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Aptima samples are good for 96 hours room temp and 30 days if refrigerated.
All other media: 4 days refrigerated
Methodology
Aptima SARS-CoV-2 assay
TMA (Transcription Mediated Amplification)
Performing Laboratory
Aurora Diagnostics, Seacoast Pathology
