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Test Code S2FPC SARS CoV-2 with Influenza A/B, PCR (aka COVID)

Additional Codes

 Test ID
S2FPC

EPIC Test ID
LAB3207

Specimen Requirements

1. Nasopharyngeal swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM)

  • Minimum sample volume 1 mL
  • Specimen is stable at room temperature up to 8 hours and refrigerated up to 7 days.

2. Nasal swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM)

  • Minimum sample volume 1 mL
  • Specimen is stable at room temperature up to 8 hours and refrigerated up to 7 days.

3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly in individual biohazard bag.

Reference Values

Not Detected

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Automated Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the qualitative detection COVID-19 viral RNA.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT Code 0240U

Bill Code M0240U

Report Available

24 hours

Turnaround times are estimated but based on volume.

Performing Laboratory

St. Luke's Hospital