Qualitative Nucleic Acid Detection Test
COVID; COVID19
N/P Swab
UCSD Microbiology
LAB09346
Daily
4-6 Hours
Nasopharyngeal swab
Viral Media
***DO NOT SEND THROUGH PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM***. Specimen must be hand delivered to lab.
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Room Temp=24 Hours; Refrigeration=1 Week; Frozen=>1 Week
Throat swabs; Sputum; Trach aspirate; Bronchial wash/brush
Avoid opening bag with specimen. Specimen can be shared with RP Panel/Influenza testing. It is required for Infection Control or ordering physician to obtain approval from the UCSD Microbiology Medical Director before sending specimen. Complete a UCSD Microbiology/Virology requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call TForce for a pick-up Monday-Friday including on weekends. Specimens cannot be sent with other specimen and must be bagged separately.
It is required for Infection Control or ordering physician to obtain approval from the UCSD Microbiology Medical Director before sending specimen.
07-06-20