2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), NAA using Saliva Collection

CPT: 87635
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Synonyms

  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • SARS-CoV-2

Special Instructions

Please note: Labcorp does not currently collect specimens for this test. Patients for whom testing has been ordered should not be sent to a Labcorp location to have a specimen collected. Instead, an appropriate specimen should be collected at the health care facility where the patient was seen and the test was ordered. The specimen should be sent to Labcorp using standard procedures.

Please note: It takes approximately 1 - 3 days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to the release of the test result to the health care provider. Test results are most typically reported electronically, which generally allows for faster delivery. This time frame can vary based on demand, the length of time to transport the specimen to Labcorp's test facilities, and the prioritization of the patients (as defined by heath care authorities and the White House Coronavirus Task Force, HHS and other health authorities). Labcorp is working continuously to support the needs of health care workers, patients, government, clients and other organizations, and expects capacity to continue to increase.


Expected Turnaround Time

1 - 3 days


Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Saliva, oral fluid


Volume

1 device


Minimum Volume

1 device


Container

Oragene saliva collection tube


Storage Instructions

Frozen


Stability Requirements

Room Temperature: 24 hours

Refrigerated: 72 hours

Frozen: Stable


Causes for Rejection

Refrigerated samples greater than 72 hours old; room temperature samples greater than 24 hours old; improperly labeled, grossly contaminated, broken or leaking transport device; any container other than a saliva collection device


Test Details


Use

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 to assist in the diagnosis of COVID-2019 infections


Methodology

Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAA)


LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
139945 COVID-19 NAA, Saliva 95425-5 139914 COVID-19 NAA, Saliva 95425-5
Reflex Table for COVID-19 NAA, Saliva
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 998900 SARS-CoV-2, NAA 2 DAY TAT 998900 SARS-CoV-2, NAA 2 DAY TAT N/A

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