COVID-19 ANTI-SPIKE IgG, QUAL (inf/vacc/mAB)

Test Code

COVGA

Alias/See Also

2019-nCoV; Coronavirus Disease - 2019; COVID-19 Illness; COVID-2019; COVID19 IgG Ab; SARS-CoV-2; Wuhan

CPT Codes
86769

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (Serum Separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Lavender tube (EDTA) or
1 Green tube (Lithium heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma. Plasma or Serum must be removed from cells within 2 hours. If gel-separator tube is not used, aliquot (transfer) plasma into a standard transfer tube and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

15-30°C up to 8 hours
2-8°C up to 2 days
-20°C up to 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Samples that are severely hemolyzed or insufficient quantity will be rejected

Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule

M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

Report Available

Report available within 24-48 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Use for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) to evaluate exposure, post vaccination, or post monoclonal antibody treatment.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)

Last Updated: June 14, 2023

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