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Coronavirus (COVID-19), NAAT
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB5210202
Alias/See Also
SARS-CoV-2
COVID 19
COVID 19
CPT Codes
87635
Preferred Specimen
UTM/VTM Nasopharyngeal swab
Nasal Wash
Nasal Wash
Minimum Volume
Swab immersed in 3mL UTM/VTM
Nasal wash 1mL
Nasal wash 1mL
Instructions
Specimens may be hand carried to the Lab. Tube System may be utilized if specimens are double bagged.
Transport Container
Storeroom item #4210 Viral/Universal Transport Media.
VTM/UTM are available in a variety of packaging and brands but liquid media is pink.
VTM/UTM are available in a variety of packaging and brands but liquid media is pink.
Nasal Wash in Sterile Container
Storeroom item #001691 Sterile Container
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature for up to 2 hours
Refrigerated for up to 24 hours
Refrigerated for up to 24 hours
Methodology
NAAT
FDA Status
Emergency Use Authorization
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
In house testing = Same day
Reference Labs = 2-5 days
Reference Labs = 2-5 days
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport / Hoag Irvine or
Quest Diagnostics or
Orange County Public Health Department