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TestORDER CODE C455Infectious disease

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Also known as COVID-19

FIRST, THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

At a glance.

Specimen: Swab
Container: Universal Transport Medium (UTM/VTM), Saline, or E-swab for collection of nasopharyngeal swabs.
Required volume: Confirm with laboratory
Routine turnaround: 24 hours

Timing, specimen options and instructions reflect the source snapshot.

FROM COLLECTION TO THE LAB

Specimen & handling

Specimen: Swab
Container: Universal Transport Medium (UTM/VTM), Saline, or E-swab for collection of nasopharyngeal swabs.
Collection instructions: Universal Transport Medium (UTM/VTM), Saline, or E-swab for collection of nasopharyngeal swabs.
Storage: Refrigerated
Stability: Refrigerated 5 days

Technical information & codes

Methodology: Real Time PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

CPT code: 87635

Codes are shown for identification from the source snapshot. Confirm current coding and billing information with the laboratory.