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

Test Code

COVMA

CPT Codes
86769

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

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

Instructions

Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. If gel separator tube is not used, aliquot (transfer) plasma into a standard transport tube and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate or freeze

Specimen Stability

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

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

Severely hemolyzed or QNS samples will be rejected.

Methodology
Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

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

Report Available

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

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

This test is used for the qualitative detection of IgM antibodies against SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) to evaluate exposure or post-vaccination.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

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

Last Updated: April 24, 2024

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