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Sars-CoV-2 (COVID19) detection by PCR

Message
  • Test Performed at York Hospital

Testing available for YH IP, ER, and YH Walk-ins

Note: Outpatient testing is currently not available



Test Code
COVMAX


CPT Codes
U0004

Preferred Specimen
  • Preferred – oropharyngeal/OP (throat) with BD UVT Transport Media
Second collection is required - Nares collected with a polyester swab and transported in saline

Note: Both BD UVT and Saline specimens MUST be submitted for ongoing validation studies.



Other Acceptable Specimens
Acceptable – Nasopharyngeal/NP


Instructions
Collect OP or NP swab specimen according to standard technique. Do not let the swab touch any other surface. Immediately place the swab specimen into a 3 mL BD UVT (Universal Viral Transport) Tube.
Collection of Nares/Saline:
  • Insert the tip of a polyester swab 1-2 cm into the anterior nares.
  • Rotate swab against nasal mucosa for 15 rotations and withdraw.
  • Repeat with the other anterior nare using the same swab.
  • Do not let the swab touch any other surface before placing it into the saline tube.
  • Remove the cap from the saline tube.
  • Insert swab into the saline tube.
  • Carefully leverage the swab against the inside of the tube rim.
  • Bend swab against rim until it breaks off.
  • Place lid back on tube and close tightly.


Transport Container
Transport Medium/Container:
  • BD UVT and Saline


Transport Temperature
Transport Temperature: refrigerated (2-8 °C)
 


Specimen Stability
  • Specimen Stability:
  • 24 Hours Refrigerated
  • Frozen Unacceptable


Setup Schedule
Monday thru Friday

Specimen Collection Schedule : Sun thru Thursday


Report Available

Report Available: 24 – 48 hours after collection, Monday thru Friday




Reference Range
Not Detected

Critical Value:  Detected


Performing Laboratory
York Hospital

Testing available for YH IP, ER, and YH Walk-ins

Note: Outpatient testing is currently not available





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.