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SARS-CoV-2 NAA Nasopharyngeal swab nCoV PCR

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Sample Requirements
Sample Requirements
Order Code
9917150
CPT
87635
Test Details
Synonyms

Covid

TAT

24-48hrs

Methodology

Real-Time Qualitative PCR

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday to Saturday. Cut-off 1pm

Test Overview

Detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA from nasopharyngeal swabs; accurate COVID-19 diagnosis and infection control.

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal swab

Volume

Nasopharyngeal swab

Specimen Container

UTM swab

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 6 months at -80°C
Order Code
9917150
CPT
87635
Test Details
Synonyms

Covid

TAT

24-48hrs

Methodology

Real-Time Qualitative PCR

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday to Saturday. Cut-off 1pm

Test Overview

Detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA from nasopharyngeal swabs; accurate COVID-19 diagnosis and infection control.

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal swab

Volume

Nasopharyngeal swab

Specimen Container

UTM swab

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 6 months at -80°C