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HelpTest Code SCV2 SARS COV2 PCR
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB1983 |
Specimen Requirements
Collect nasopharyngeal (flexible calcium alginate) swab. Gently insert the swab through the nose to the posterior nasopharynx. Leave the swab in place 15-30 seconds, rotate, and remove. Place the swab in viral transport media. Include the source on the label and send to Lab immediately. Only one specimen per site per day will be accepted.
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Room Temp | 8 hours | X |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Marshalltown Hospital Laboratory
Useful For
SAR-coV-2 testing: A positive test result indicates that the RNA from SARS-CoV-2 was detected and the patient is infected with the virus and presumed to be contagious. A negative test result means SARS-Cov-2 RNA was not present in the specimen above the limit of detection. A negative result does not rule out COVID-19 and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or patient management decisions.
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
varies
CPT Code Information
U0003