COVID 19 by RT-PCR

Specimen:

Test Code

COV19P

Specimen Name

COVID 19 by RT-PCR

Collect

Nasopharyngeal Swab

Submit

Swab in UTM OR VTM Refrigerated

Special Handling

Swab must be placed in viral transport media (UTM or VTM) within 1 hour of collection

Rejection Criteria

Specimens not in viral transport media.

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days

Methodology

Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performed

Monday - Friday

Reported

1-3 days

CPT Codes

  • 87635

Components

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Common Lab Definitions

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