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Lab Test Dictionary

Coronavirus Disease 2019 Detection Assay (COV19)

Methodology

Qualitative Nucleic Acid Detection Test


Synonyms

COVID; COVID19

Specimen Type

N/P Swab

Performing Lab

UCSD Microbiology


Epic ID

LAB09346

Lab Test Days

Daily

Stat TAT

4-6 Hours


Collection Information

Specimen Required

Nasopharyngeal swab

Container Type

Viral Media

Collection Instructions

***DO NOT SEND THROUGH PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM***. Specimen must be hand delivered to lab.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=24 Hours; Refrigeration=1 Week; Frozen=>1 Week

Rejection Criteria

Throat swabs; Sputum; Trach aspirate; Bronchial wash/brush

Processing Instructions

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.


Comments

It is required for Infection Control or ordering physician to obtain approval from the UCSD Microbiology Medical Director before sending specimen.


Revised

07-06-20