COVID-19 Panel

Message
Test consists of two components and specimens, Oropharyngeal Swab and Nasopharyngeal Swab.


Test Code
LAB3502


Includes
COVID-19 Oropharyngeal Source
COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Source


Preferred Specimen
Swabs in V-C-M Viral Transport Medium


Instructions
Collect one Oropharyngeal specimen on a sterile swab and place in V-C-M Viral Transport Medium.
and
Collect one Nasopharyngeal specimen on a sterile swab and place in V-C-M Viral Transport Medium.
Send both specimens to lab for testing.


Transport Container
V-C-M Viral Transport Medium


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.