SARS-Cov-2 Molecular COVID
| Method(s) | Real-time PCR |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, nasal, and mid-turbinate swabs and nasal wash/aspirate specimens. Specimen collected on a flocked or dacron tipped swab placed in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) or other Viral Transport Medium (VTM). |
| Transport | Room temperature. |
| Stability | Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Any swab other than Dacron or flocked swabs and any transport media other than UTM such as Molecular Test Medium (MTM)*, saline, or phosphate buffered saline (PBS). Calcium alginate swabs should not be used and wooden applicator shafts are not acceptable for testing. |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 3010461 |
| CPTCode | 87635 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
