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COVID-19 MONITOR PANEL-CLC(VISN1)(WH)

Message
SEND OUT/WH


Test Code
COV-19 MONIT


Alias/See Also
COVID-19 by PCR(VISN1)(wh)


Includes
COVID-19 by PCR(VISN1)(wh)


Preferred Specimen
COLLECT NASOPHARYNGEAL SWAB IN VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA


Minimum Volume
3 MLS


Instructions
COLLECT NASOPHARYNGEAL SWAB IN VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA, SEND TO LAB ASAP, DELAYED TRANSPORTATION SHOULD BE KEPT REFRIGERATED. TEST SENT TO WEST HAVEN, CT. RESULTS 2-3 DAY TURN. AROUND.


Transport Container
VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA/NASOPHARYNGEAL SWAB


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.


Methodology
PCR

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
1.5-2 HOURS ONCE PLACED ON INSTRUMENT AT WEST HAVEN.


Reference Range
NEGATIVE


Performing Laboratory
SECTION: Microbiology/Immunology/Molecular PERFORMING LAB: West Haven PHONE #: West Haven: 203-932-5711 EXT: West Haven: 3380/2915 FAX: West Haven: 203-937-4746



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.