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2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Number 8361
CPT Code U0004
Alias COVID-19, SARS-COV-2, COVID
Specimen Container Viral transport medium, Aptima swab, sterile cup
Specimen Type Nasal, nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab
Turn Around Time 3-5 Days
Days Performed
Reference Range
Alternate Specimen
Volume 1 mL
Stability Ambient 48 Hours
Stability Refrigerated 48 Hours
Stability Frozen n/a
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Real time RT-PCR and/or TMA (Transcription Mediated Amplification)
Primex utilizes the following tests/manufacturers for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) testing:
- Abbott RealTime SARS-CoV-2 Assay by Abbott Molecular
- VIASURE SARS-CoV-2 Real Time PCR Assay by CerTest
- Aptima SARS-CoV-2 Assay by Hologic, Inc.
- TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit by Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
Limitations
Rejection Criteria
Specimens received out of stability, incorrect collection container or source
Additional Instructions
Out of consideration for other patients and our employees, we respectfully ask that individuals who meet the criteria for risk of having COVID-19 do not enter Primex Patient Service Centers. Requests for COVID-19 testing must be ordered by a physician or other authorized healthcare provider.
Performing Laboratory Primex
TagsCOVID, SARS-COV-2, CORONA, COVID-19