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Test Code COVID SARS-COV-2 BY NAAT (WMH)

EPIC Test ID

123011255

Test Synonyms

CORONAVIRUS|COVID

Collection Requirements

Insert flexible fine-shafted flocked nasopharyngeal swab through nostril into nasopharynx and rotate swab gently a few times. Place swab in UTM.

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Transport: Room Temp: Within 4 hrs.  Refrigerated: Within 2 days.

Specimen Type

Swab

Specimen Source

Nasopharyngeal

Oropharyngeal

Anterior nares/Oropharyngeal

Specimen Tube Description

WMH Hospital lab: NASOPHARYNGEAL SWAB

CMH Hospital Lab: NASOPHARYNGEAL SWAB

DVH Hospital Lab: NASOPHARYNGEAL SWAB

Performing lab

United Health Services Laboratories

Section

WMH Microbiology

DVH Microbiology

CMH Microbiology

CPT Code

87635

Loinc

94500-6

EAP

LAB3150