Abbreviation: COV
Specimen Type: Whole blood (Heparinized)
Storage Temperature: Refrigerated
Tubes / Containers: FULL, heparinized syringe or heparinized (Green) tube.
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YCOV
LOINC: 20563-3
Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed daily, routine & stat / Once received at RPS, routine reported within 2 hrs, STAT reported within 1 hour.
Additional Information: Specimen must be collected anaerobically.