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2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
Number 8361
CPT Code U0004
Alias COVID-19, SARS-COV-2
Specimen Container Viral transport medium, Aptima swab, sterile cup
Specimen Type Nasal, nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab. Aptima swabs may be used for nasal or oropharyngeal sources ONLY.
Turn Around Time 3-5 Days
Days Performed
Reference Range
Alternate Specimen Sputum, lower respiratory tract aspirates, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate, nasal aspirate
Volume 1 mL
Stability Ambient Not Stable
Stability Refrigerated 72 Hours
Stability Frozen 14 Days
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Real time RT-PCR
Limitations
Rejection Criteria
Specimens received out of stability, incorrect collection container or source
Additional Instructions
Aptima swabs may be used for nasal or oropharyngeal sources ONLY.
This test is not available STAT.
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-19, SARS-COV-2, CORONA