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Test Code CORONAS SARS Coronavirus 2, Rapid

Important Note

Ordering note: 

This test is only available for the Emergency Department, inpatients, and Occupational Health. 

Infectious

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: SARS Coronavirus 2, Rapid
  • Medinet Ref Code: COVID
  • OV Code:IMO*CORONAS

Performing Laboratory

St. Luke's Hosptial Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable specimen types: Take note of the collection instructions contained in the collection kit. The instructions will indicate the specimen type.

Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab

Nasal swab for symptomatic patients only

Submit swab in viral transport media. Refrigerate specimen at 2-8°C and send to SLH at a refrigerated temperature. 

If shipment will be delayed more than 48 hours, specimens must be stored at <-20°C and shipped frozen.

 

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Billing

CPT 87635

 HCPCS U0003