COVID-19 SCREENING PANEL(VISN1)(WH)

Message
SENDOUT/WEST HAVEN


Test Code
COVID-19 SCRN(WH)


Alias/See Also
SARS, COVID-19, SARS COV2,CORONAVIRUS, COVID 19 INPAT/OUTPT,SARS-CoV2 RNA PCR(WH),COVID-19 by PCR SCREEN(wh)


Preferred Specimen
NASAL MUCOUS ON SWAB


Instructions
COLLECT SAMPLE USING A NASOPHARYNX SWAB in UTM.


Transport Container
NASOPHARYNX SWAB


Transport Temperature
BRING TO LAB ASAP


Specimen Stability
MICRO PROCEDURES.


Methodology
PCR

Setup Schedule
DAILY
Not Detected-Detected
​Detected Covid 19 test will be reflexed for Variant testing.


Report Available
1.5-2 HOURS UPON PLACING ON INSTRUMENT AT WEST HAVEN.


Reference Range
DETECTED OR NOT DETECTED
​Detected Covid 19 test will be reflexed for Variant testing.


Performing Laboratory
SECTION: Microbiology/Immunology PERFORMING LAB: WEST HAVEN PHONE #: West Haven: 203-932-5711 EXT: West Haven: 2917 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.