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COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR)

Tube type

Big Ben inactivated MTM, VTM, UTM & COPAN E-swab

Test Includes

Covid-19/SARs-CoV-2-RNA

Order code

5600

Available stat?

Yes

Alias

COVID-19

Preferred sample

Nasopharyngeal Swab (NP-Swab); Nasal Swab; Oropharngeal swab

Minimum volume

1 mL

Special handling/ Processing

Keep refrigerated upon collection and during transport

Sample stability

3 days refrigerated (4°C)

Transportation

Keep specimen on cold pack

Test frequency

Daily (Mon - Sat)

Causes for rejection

Specimen received outside of optimal stability window; QNS; Improper collection device; No swab in sample (if applicable)

Reference range

Possible critical values

Positive or Detected

CPT Code

Methodology

Multiplex RT-PCR

LOINC Code

94500-6

Additional Information

This test was also included in GLML Respiratory Panel by RT-PCR (5850) and Covidplus Flu Panel (5750)

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