Coronavirus (COVID-19), NAAT

Message

Microbiology

Test Code

LAB5210202

Alias/See Also

SARS-CoV-2
COVID 19

CPT Codes
87635

Preferred Specimen

UTM/VTM Nasopharyngeal swab

Minimum Volume

Swab immersed in 3mL UTM/VTM

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.

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature for up to 2 hours
Refrigerated for up to 24 hours

Methodology
NAAT

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

In house testing = Same day
Reference Labs = 2-5 days

Reference Range

Negative

Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport / Hoag Irvine or
Quest Diagnostics or
Orange County Public Health Department

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.