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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
Abbott Universal Collection kit
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 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