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COVID-19, High Sensitivity w/ Cycle Number

Test Code
C19CN


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
Abbott Universal Collection kit


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
1 mL

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 Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • Note:  Samples will automatically be frozen if negative, and kept for 7 days.
  • 2-8°C up to 3 days
  • -20°C up to 1 month


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: August 13, 2024


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.