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COVID-19 BY PCR (COVIDR)

Message
For pediatric specimens, see test code COPEDR.


Test Code
LAB8850


Preferred Specimen
Nasal swab with flocked or polyester-tip


Transport Container
Swab submitted in 3mL of 0.9% saline


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or room temperature


Methodology
Roche Cobas

Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus identified from an outbreak starting in Wuhan City, China in late 2019. This single-stranded RNA virus caused the worldwide pandemic known as COVID-19.


Performing Laboratory
Wellstar Paulding Molecular Lab



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.