Abbreviation: COV19
Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal swab collected in universal or viral transport medium, 3 mL tubes. Other acceptable specimens include BAL, sputum, and trachael aspirates submitted in sterile container or nasal washings collected in universal or viral transport medium. Acceptable substitutes for universal or vial transport media include phosphate buffered saline (PBS), sterile saline, or liquid Amies.
Storage Temperature: Frozen
Tubes / Containers: Swab
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YCOV19
LOINC: 31208-2, 94309-2
Volume: Ideal volume to complete testing is 3mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
Additional Information: Cash price: $70.00 Results usually available within 48 hours of receipt in laboratory at RPS.