Ordering Recommendation

Use to detect the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Nasopharyngeal or nasal swab.

Specimen Preparation

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 Temperature

Frozen

Unacceptable Conditions

Saliva. Undiluted saliva. Swabs not in media. Wood swabs, calcium alginate swabs. Specimens in glass tubes.

Remarks

Specimen source required.

Stability

Swabs: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Qualitative Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-4 days

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

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

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87635

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3002639 SARS-CoV-2 Source 31208-2
3002640 SARS-CoV-2 by NAA 94500-6
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Aliases

  • 2019-nCoV
  • Coronavirus disease - 2019
  • COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Illness
  • COVID-2019
  • SARS-CoV-2
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) by NAA