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Order Code LABRAPIDSARSCOV2 SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID19), Rapid 

Useful For

Rapid molecular in vitro diagnostic test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from the SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA from individuals suspected of Covid-19.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal (NP) 
Supplies: Nasopharyngeal Swab (Rayon Mini-Tip Swab) (T515)

Container/Tube: Universal transport media, viral transport media (eg, Copan UTM-RT, BD VTM, MicroTest M4, M4-RT, M5).
Specimen Volume: Entire 3 mL collection

Collection Instructions:
1. Collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over nasal or pharyngeal mucosa surface to maximize recovery of cells.
2. Swab must be placed into transport medium. Swab shaft should be broken so that the there is no obstruction to the sample or pressure on the media container cap.
3. Do not send in glass tube.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Stability      
Flocked Swab in Transport Media Ambient 48 hours
  Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen N/A

 

Rejection Criteria

  • UTM without a swab
  • Specimens with a swab that has been cut
  • Specimens not in preservative

Reference Value

Not Detected

 

Note: All detected results must be reported to the appropriate public health authorities.

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center

Ridgeview Two Twelve Medical Center 

Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center

Ridgeview Le Sueur Hospital

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Automated Nucleic Acid Amplification

CPT Code

87635

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