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Test Code SCOVM SARS COVID-19, Rapid RNA, Qualitative

Important Note

COVID-19 Confirmation testing, Only orderable for Rapid screening locations, ED, L&D and pre-procedural areas (includes High Grove, Covington Clinic, and Iberville ED).

NOTE: Specimens will be rejected if received in VTM, test is only available for Dry swab accompanying the test kit. Please place swab in transport tube before submitting specimen.

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB9495

Epic Description: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Rapid RNA, Qualitative

 

Synonym

Coronavirus PCR

IDNow test for COVID

 

Specimen Type

NP or Nasal swab preferred

 

 

 

Specimen Required

Primary Source: Nasal swab (alternative - Throat)

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred Foam-tipped swab in kit with plastic transport tube 1 small swab 1 small swab

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Specimens must be submitted on swab in the test kit and placed in the provided transport tube.  Transport to lab immediately.  Testing must be performed within 1 hour of collection.

Performing Lab

Ochsner area Laboratories within a Hosp setting

as well as HighGrove, Covington and Iberville ED

 

 

 

 

Assay Frequency

Multiple times per day

Routine Turnaround Time

1 day, excluding holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

IDNow test kit, send ambient or refrigerated.

CPT Code Information

87653