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Coronavirus COVID-19, Qualitative NAAT
MessageCollect 1 of the samples below following standard collection procedures1 nasopharyngeal (NP) swab collected in VCMLower respiratory specimens such as: 0. 85 mL bronchoalveolar lavage/wash, nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash, tracheal aspirate, or sputum sample collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container
Test Code
LAB14600 CV2QL
Alias/See Also
CV2QL
CPT Codes
87635
Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@
Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Each COVID-19 specimen transport vial that is submitted should be transported in its own sealed bag. Minimum Testing Volume: 0.6 mL Bronchoalveolar lavage/wash, Nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash, Tracheal aspirate, or Sputum sample Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Ambient: 5 daysRefrigerated : 5 daysFrozen (-20° C): AcceptableFrozen (-70° C): Acceptable Causes for Rejection: Calcium alginate swabs; Cotton swabs with wooden shaft Amies liquid or gel transport used for bacterial cultures Tubes with clot activator Glass tubes Snap-cap tubes 3D printed swabs Media with guanidine isothiocyanate (GITC) due to safety concernsPerforming Lab: Quest ChantillyICL or Main Lab Specimen Team Only: Each COVID-19 specimen transport vial MUST be accompanied by its own separate packing list and transported in its own sealed bag.
Report Available
4-Days
Clinical Significance
1230170698
Last Updated: May 18, 2026