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HelpTest Code COVTAM Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Nucleocapsid, Total Antibody, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | COVTA |
| Epic ID | LAB5593 |
Specimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
Molecular testing is recommended for diagnosis of COVID-19 in symptomatic patients. For more information, see HPCOV / Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Molecular Detection, Varies
For the most up to date COVID-19 epidemiology and testing recommendations, visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Necessary Information
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CIA)
Useful For
Aiding in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysReference Values
Negative
CPT Code Information
86769