Corona Virus- Rapid

Test Code
Rapid COVID-19


CPT Codes
U0003

Preferred Specimen
Nasalpharygeal swab


Minimum Volume
1 swab


Other Acceptable Specimens
Oropharyngeal swab


Transport Container
Viral Transport Media (1 mL)


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Swab not submitted in Viral Transport Media


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 8, 2022


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.