Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies against the nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) that develop in response to natural infection with SARS-CoV-2. These antibodies do not develop as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination. There are no current recommendations for assessing COVID-19 vaccine response.
To reduce the likelihood of a false-positive result, the CDC Interim Guidelines for COVID-19 Antibody Testing suggest using an orthogonal testing algorithm so that individuals positive by one antibody test are retested with a second antibody test (refer to COVID-19 IgG by ELISA 3002723).
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
COV19QUALG
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST) or EDTA plasma
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.25 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed, grossly icteric, or severely lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Preferred: ARUP Standard Transport Tube for specimen submission (ARUP Item# 15824).
Stability
Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Negative
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
The COVID-19 IgG, Qualitative by CIA test is for in vitro diagnostic use under an FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). In compliance with this authorization, please visit https://www.aruplab.com/infectious-disease/coronavirus/testing for more information and to access the applicable information sheets. This test should not be used for screening of donated blood.
CPT CodesThe 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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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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