Methodology
RT-PCR (ABI)
Synonyms
SARS-CoV-2; COVID; COVID19; Coronavirus
Specimen Type
Swab
Performing Lab
RCHSD 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 (NS), Nasopharyngeal (NP), or Oropharyngeal (OP) swab specimens collected in a clean, dry transport tube
Container Type
Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Indicate source in order comments.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen (-70): Indefinite
Rejection Criteria
Unlabeled or incompletely labeled specimens; Specimens with swab out of tube; Any swabs that are stored with VTM or any solutions
Test Volume Required
Nasal (NS), Nasopharyngeal (NP), or Oropharyngeal (OP) swab specimens collected in a clean, dry transport tube
Minimum Test Volume
Nasal (NS), Nasopharyngeal (NP), or Oropharyngeal (OP) swab specimens collected in a clean, dry transport tube
Processing Instructions
Receive specimen into lab and place in MDL bucket for pick up.
Included Tests
Sars-CoV-2 RT-PCR
CPT Codes
87635
Revised
5/17/24
Initials
SA