Covid 19

Message

EPIC CODES/ORDER OPTIONS
COV19 (Covid Virus PCR (SARS COV2)
COVEM COVID-19 SARS COV 2 SURVEILLANCE

Test Code

COVID, COV19, COVEM

Alias/See Also

Covid SARS COV2, Coronavirus, COV2, COVID, COVID 19, COVSC, CV19P, CVSCP, COVP, COV19, COVPE, COVEM

Preferred Specimen

Patient Preparation

Methodology
CRMC Laboratory: Cepheid, BD Max, Panther (TMA AND FUSION), BIOFIRE
CCMC Laboratory: Cepheid

Setup Schedule

24x7

Report Available

2-12 hours

Reference Range

Reference Range: Not Detected

Result Options: Detected, Not Detected, Inconclusive

Note: Results will be reported to CDPH via CalRedie under current guidelines

Clinical Significance

Clinical Guidance
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Laboratory Gluidelines for Collection, Handling, and Testing
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/guidelines-clinical-specimens.html

Performing Laboratory
CRMC Microbiology
CCMC Laboratory

Additional Information
Fact Sheet Providers
Fact Sheet for Patients
CMC Coronavirus Updates

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.