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Test ID NBLD0624 SARS-CoV-2 RNA, Qualitative RT-PCR

AKA

Coronavirus, COVID-19

Specimen Type/Requirements

Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM)

 

Nasopharyngeal Swab: Should be collected using only swabs with a synthetic tip, such as nylon or dacron and an aluminum or plastic shaft.  Calcium alginate swabs are unacceptable and cotton swabs with wooden shafts are not recommended.  Place swabs immediately into sterile tubes containing 2-3 mL of viral transport media (preferred).  If Universal Tranport Media or Viral Transport Media is not available, saline will also be accepted.

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature    8 hours  
 Refrigerated    48 hours  Preferred for transport  
 Frozen    Greater than 48 hours      

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Additional Information

Note if patient is symptomatic

Methodology

RNA, Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismark and Bemidji

Sanford Laboratories Rapid City

Analytical Time

48-72 hours

CPT

U0003 (High Throughput Methods)

87635