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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use to detect the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Nasopharyngeal or nasal swab.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Place swab in viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Frozen
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Saliva. Undiluted saliva. Swabs not in media. Wood swabs, calcium alginate swabs. Specimens in glass tubes.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
Specimen source required.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Swabs: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Qualitative Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-4 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
This test should be ordered for the detection of the 2019 novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in individuals who meet SARS-CoV-2 clinical and/or epidemiological criteria.
Not Detected results do not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or assay-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by the assay.
Detected results are indicative of the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Due to the complexity of nucleic acid amplification methodologies, there may be a risk of false-positive results. Clinical correlation with patient history and other diagnostic information is necessary to determine patient infection status.
Reliable results are dependent on adequate specimen collection, transport, storage, and handling.
Compliance Category
Depends on Specimen/Source/Method
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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