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SARS-CoV-2 IgG Assay

Synonyms

COVID; COVID19; COVID-19; Coronavirus

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

RCHSD Chemistry

Epic ID

LAB09288

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

45 Minutes

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1 mL Blood

Container Type

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=2 Days; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=6 Months

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis; Specimens with obvious microbial contamination

Test Volume Required

0.2 mL Plasma or Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.1 mL Plasma or Serum

Processing Instructions

Separate plasma or serum, aliquot specimen in the clear vial with green cap and deliver to Chemistry.