Methodology
RT-PCR
Synonyms
SARS-CoV-2, COVID, COVID19, Coronavirus
Specimen Type
Swab
Performing Lab
RCHSD Molecular Diagnostics (MDL)
Epic ID
LAB09286
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
24-72 hours
Stat TAT
Order COVID VTM or COVID rapid Liat
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Nasal, nasopharyngeal, or oropharyngeal swab specimens should be collected and placed in a clean, dry transport tube.
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Nasal, nasopharyngeal, or oropharyngeal swab specimens should be collected and placed in a clean, dry transport tube.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen at -70 °C, unlimited.
Rejection Criteria
Unlabeled or incompletely labeled specimens are rejected. Specimens must be labeled with last name, first name, and a unique identifier such as medical record number, finance number or date of birth. Any swabs that are stored with VTM or any solutions.
Test Volume Required
N/A
Minimum Test Volume
NA
Processing Instructions
N/A
Included Tests
Sars-CoV-2 RT-PCR
CPT Codes
87635
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