Additional Information:
Synonyms:
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus
- COVID-19
- SARS-CoV-2
- SARS
UFHPL Epic order code: LAB17003
This is also available as part of LAB17011 Covid-19 Plus Flu A/B/RSV
Specimen Requirements:
Preferred Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal (NP) Specimen
Container/Tube: Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Stability Information: After collection, NP specimens can be stored at 2°C to 8°C up to 96 hours. Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible for testing.
Alternative Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal (NP) Specimen
Container/Tube: Hologic RespDirect Tube (Purple)
Specimen Volume: 1 Swab
Collection Instructions: Hologic RespDirect
Specimen Stability Information: After collection, NP specimens in the Hologic RespDirect tube can be stored at room temperature for up to 6 days. Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible for testing.
Unacceptable conditons:
Incorrect collection kits including any other Aptima collection kit or swab
Tube with multiple swabs
Specimens received beyond recommended stability
Use:
This assay is intended for the for the qualitative detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in nasopharyngeal (NP) specimens obtained from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of a respiratory tract infection
Methodology:
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reported:
2-4 business days