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COVID-19 by PCR, RISK ASSESSMENT
MessageThis test is intended for hospital pre-surgical patients or patients that will be discharged to an extended care facility.
Test Code
LAB8275
Alias/See Also
- SARS
- COV2
CPT Codes
U0003
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal Swab in Universal Transport Media
Patient Preparation
None
Other Acceptable Specimens
Nasopharyngeal Swab in MultiCollect Kit
Transport Container
Swab container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 3 days
- -20°C up to 1 month
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
- Quantitiy not sufficient
- Leaking or contaminated samples
Methodology
RT-PCR
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Batched, throughout the day, no set time. Due to the need to conserve reagent, the batch will begin once 94 samples have been prepared.
Batched, throughout the day, no set time. Due to the need to conserve reagent, the batch will begin once 94 samples have been prepared.
Report Available
Specimens will be resulted within 48 hours after receipt. If repeat testing is needed, TAT will be extended.
Reference Range
Not detected
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Laboratory
