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Test Code SARSCOV2,RT SARS Coronavirus 2, Routine

Important Note

This test should be used for outpatient diagnosis, preoperative screening, and follow-up surveillance testing, including prior to discharge to long term care facility.

Infectious

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: SARS Coronavirus 2, Routine
  • Medinet Ref Code: COVID
  • OV Code:IMO*SARSCOV2,RT

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

Oropharyngeal (OP) swab (selected circumstances)

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-Sunday

Billing

HCPCS: U0003