- COV19P
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
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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