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COVID-19 DIAGNOSTIC PANEL(CEPHEID)
Test CodeCOVID-19 DIAGNOSTIC PANEL(CEPHEID)
Includes
COVID-19 (CEPHEID)
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swab or anterior nasal swab in VTM or UTM
Instructions
Insert swab in the posterior nasopharynx , rotate 3-5 times, remove and place in the tube with Xpert Nasopharyngeal Sample Colection Kit for Viruses. Place identification labels on specimen, your initials, date/time.
Swab must be broken off into VTM or UTM
Swab must be broken off into VTM or UTM
Transport Container
Xpert Nasopharyngeal Sample Collection Kit for Viruses
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature up to 48 hours. Refrigerated up to 7 days.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Swab must be broken off into VTM or UTM.
Methodology
RT-PCR
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
2 hours
Limitations
Specimens must be collected from individuals with signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection.
Reference Range
NEGATIVE
Performing Laboratory
Test performed in BACL Molecular Labs
Contact: Scott Connolly WX 857-203-5954
Alternate contact Joseph Manzone JP 857-364-5115
Alternate contact Diane Robert BR 774-826-2294
Alternate contact Bhumi Patel Bedford 781-687-2577
Last Updated: October 21, 2024
