COVID-19 SLRL
Coronavirus (COVID-19) SARS-CoV-2
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5780
Synonyms:
COVID-19
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Sterile swab in 2 mL transport media (M4 RT, M6, Xpert, or other viral transport media) OR in 2 mL 0.9% Physiological Saline
Specimen Type:
Nasal, nasopharyngeal, or oropharyngeal swab samples
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: Freeze if longer than 2 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Do not use calcium alginate swabs or wood shafted swabs; no dry swabs
CPT Codes:
U0003 (COVID-19 Amp Prb Hgh Thruput (SLRL High Vol) (EAP 30050920)
If completed within 2 calendar days, U0005 may be billed in addition to U0003, when appropriate
Method:
Real-Time PCR
Reference Ranges:
Negative