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Lab Test Dictionary

COVID-19 RNA, Qualitative RT-PCR with dry swab

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