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Corona Virus- Rapid
Test CodeRapid 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
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:
- MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
Last Updated: September 8, 2022