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Test Code SARSNUC Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Nucleocapsid, Total Antibody, Serum

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Abs
  • Medinet Ref Code:COVTA
  • OV Code:REF*SARSNUC


Ordering Guidance


Molecular testing is recommended for diagnosis of COVID-19 in symptomatic patients. For more information see:

-COVOO / Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Detection, Varies

-CVOOA / Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Detection, Varies

 

For the most up to date COVID-19 epidemiology and testing recommendations, visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html



Necessary Information


1. Patient's race and ethnicity, as well as collection date, are required.

2. If ordering electronically, answers must be provided for the order entry questions.

3. If not ordering electronically, patient race and ethnicity must be provided on the request form.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum within 2 hours of collection.


Useful For

Aiding in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection

Method Name

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CIA)

Reporting Name

SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Total Ab, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reference Values

Negative

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86769

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
COVTA SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Total Ab, S 94762-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
COVTI SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Total Ab, S 94762-2
SRACE Patient's Race 72826-1
SETHN Patient's Ethnicity 69490-1

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days