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COVID-19, High Sensitivity w/ Cycle Number
Test CodeC19CN
Alias/See Also
COVID cycle threshhold; CN; COVID CT; SARS CoV2; Corona virus
Includes
COVID result, current CN value, previous CN value, previous collection date, and analyzer.
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swabs transported in viral transport medium (VCM, UTM)
Patient Preparation
None
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Note: repeat testing may not be available due to decreased sample volume.
Note: repeat testing may not be available due to decreased sample volume.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Swabs transported in viral transport medium (M4, VCM, UTM).
Transport Container
Nasopharyngeal swabs (preferred) in VCM, UTM
Nasal swab in Abbott Universal Transport Collection Kit
Nasal swab in Abbott Universal Transport Collection Kit
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8C up to 7 days
- 15 to 25C for 2 days
- -70 C for 365 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
- QNS samples will be rejected
- Leaking or contaminated samples will be rejected
- Alinity m Multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit
Methodology
RT-PCR
Setup Schedule
M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su
Report Available
Report available within 48 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory. Additional time may be required if repeat testing is needed.
Reference Range
Not detected
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIMAM (Immunology, Alinity M)
Last Updated: April 29, 2026
