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.
CPT Codes
86769
Revised
05-10-20
Initials
SL