COVID-19 SCREENING, SARS-COV-2 PCR CEPHEID, MICROBIOLOGY

Test Code

LAB1230632

CPT Codes
87635

Includes

Rapid test for SARS-CoV-2. False-negative results may occur if the virus has genomic mutations, insertions, deletions or rearrangements or if perfomed early in the course of the illness.

Preferred Specimen

1 nasal or nasopharyngeal swab in UTM/VTM (Universal/Viral Transport Media)

Minimum Volume

1 swab containing1.0 mL fluid/media

Instructions

Deliver to Microbiology lab immediately.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: ≤ 8 hours
Refrigerated: ≤ 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Calcium alginate swab, Cotton swabs with wooden shaft and ESwab (Amies Liquid), Received beyond 8 hours at room temperature or 7 days refrigerated after collection.

Methodology
Real-time RT-PCR using using the Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 cartidge

Setup Schedule

Sunday- Saturday

Reference Range

Negative for SARS CoV2

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc.

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