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SARS-CoV2 Plus2 Rapid, by PCR
Test CodeLab5244
CPT Codes
U0005
Preferred Specimen
3 mL Universal Transport Media (UTM)
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
Specimen Requirement:
Nasopharyngeal swab
Anterior swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Open the UTM Sample collection pouch and remove the tube and swab.
2. Collect the sample from patient.
3. Unscrew and remove the cap from UTM tube making sure not to spill the medium.
4. Insert the swab into the tube breaking the swab shaft where it scored holding the tube away from your face.
5. Discard the broken handle part of the swab shaft into biohazard waste container.
6. Replace cap on the tube and secure tightly.
Nasopharyngeal swab
Anterior swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Open the UTM Sample collection pouch and remove the tube and swab.
2. Collect the sample from patient.
3. Unscrew and remove the cap from UTM tube making sure not to spill the medium.
4. Insert the swab into the tube breaking the swab shaft where it scored holding the tube away from your face.
5. Discard the broken handle part of the swab shaft into biohazard waste container.
6. Replace cap on the tube and secure tightly.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient - 48 hours
Refrigerated - 7 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improper collection swab
Improper specimen transport
Improper or no label
Specimen leaked in transit
Expired transport media
Improper transport media
Improper specimen transport
Improper or no label
Specimen leaked in transit
Expired transport media
Improper transport media
Methodology
Cepheid Xpert® Xpress RT- PCR (Real-time polymerase chain reaction)
Setup Schedule
Daily, all shifts
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
The Xpert® Xpress CoV-2 plus test is a rapid, real-time RT-PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal swab and anterior nasal swab from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider, as well as specimens from individuals without symptoms or other reasons to suspect COVID-19.
Performing Laboratory
Meritus Molecular Diagnostics - Microbiology
