Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
COVID; Novel Coronavirus; Wuhan; COVID19; nCOV; SARS-COV-2-S; Coronavirus, COVID-19
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB09600
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red-Top Tube
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
CPT Codes
86769
Revised
7/11/24
Initials
SA