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Test Code Covid-19 PCR CRMC SARS-CoV-2 Molecular Test

Aliasis

Covid-19 Abs

Patient Preparation

Patient should be seated comfortably with head tilted back for nasopharyngeal collection.

Special Collection Instructions

Collect NP swab or OP Swab specimens and place the collected swab into an uncoated sterile tube for storage.

Collection Method

Nasopharyngeal or Nasal swab collection

Minimum Volume

1 swab

Container

Sterile rayon, foam, polyester or flocked flexible swab

Preferred Specimen

NP/OP swab in sterile uncoated tube

Acceptable Specimen(s)

NP/Nasal swab in sterile uncoated tube

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative/Not detected

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative or Not Detected, Invalid

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Other:                

Swab submitted in APTIMA or saline

Specimen Stability

Ambient

1 Hour

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

1 Hour

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Serology

Methodology/Method Description

ID NOW™ COVID-19 assay performed on the ID NOW™ Instrument is a rapid molecular in vitro diagnostic test utilizing an isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from the SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA

CPT Codes

87635