COVID-19, PCR

Orderable EAP code:

LAB103362

Billable EAP Codes:

80005522 x 1

CPT Codes:

87635 x 1

Lab Section:

Molecular Lab

Turnaround Time:

2 days

Test Schedule:

Daily

Critical Values:

Detected and inconclusive results are critical values.

Specimen Requirements:

Sample type: nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, oropharyngeal (OP) swab, nasal aspirates, nasal washes, endotracheal aspirates, and saliva.
Sample volume: 1 to 3 mL VTM, UTM or PBS. The minimal sample is 500 microliters.
Stable for up to 48 hours at room temperature or refrigerated.

Comments:

Specificity is 98% and sensitivity is 96% (330 viral copies/ml).

Synonyms:

SARS-CoV-2

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