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COVID-19 Testing (LAB002110)
Test Mnemonic:

COVID19TEST
Specimen Requirements:
Test Included:

SARS-CoV-2 PCR or SARS-CoV-2 TMA testing
Collection:

Nasopharyngeal swab
Container:

Universal Transport Medium (UTM) or Viral Transport Medium (VTM)
Minimum Volume:

3 mL
Storage/Transport:

Refrigerate if transport delayed.
Stability:

Refrigerate if transport delayed.
Causes for Rejection:

Inappropriate source. Prolonged storage at room temperature. Repeat samples. Specimens received in non-sterile containers. Wooden swabs. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection.
Specimen Preparation:

Insert fine-tip Dacron or flocked swab past nasal turbinates into posterior nasopharynx. Turn swab several times, remove, and place into UTM/VTM.
Methodology:

Nucleic Acid Amplification (PCR or TMA)
Performed:
Lab:

Galveston Microbiology (PCR or TMA)

 
Turnaround Time:

Testing performed 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Reference Range:

Not Detected
CPT 4 Code:

87635
Synonyms:

COVID-19, COVID 19, Coronavirus, SARS, SARS-CoV-2
Patient Preparation :

Nasopharyngeal swab
Clinical Indication:

Differential diagnosis of respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2.
Effective Date: 05/17/2024
Reviewed By/Date: 0 - 01/01/1900
Approved By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 05/17/2024
When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent.

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