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Test Code COVID COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) PCR

Clinical Indications

Diagnosis of COVID-19, due to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2) PCR
Sunquest Order Code: COVID
Px Order Code: Lab4185

Specimen Collection Type

Nasopharyngeal swab in approved transport media

Submission of nasal or oropharyngeal swabs requires pre-approval

Specimen must be refrigerated during transport

Minimum Collection Volume

2 mL transport media

Reference Range

Not Detected

Critical Value

NA

Interpretation

A Detected result indicates the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Test results should be considered in the context of the patient’s clinical history, physical exam, and epidemiologic exposures.

 

A Not Detected result indicated SARS-CoV-2 RNA is absent or below the limit of detection of the assay. This result may be influenced by the stage of infection and quality of specimen collection.

Rejection Criteria

Swabs in a semi-solid holding media, specimen collection type not listed, or inappropriate storage and transport conditions (eg, received at room temperature)

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

3 days

Specimen Stability

3 days, refrigerated

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab - Department

TUKHS-BH-Microbiology

TUKHS-BH-MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY

CPT Code

87635

LOINC Code

94500-6

Test Alias

NA

Additional Information / Notes

This test has not been FDA cleared or approved. This test is authorized for use under the FDA Emergency Use Authorization and performance characteristics have been verified by the University of Kansas Medical Center Clinical Laboratories.