COVID NAAT, Lower Respiratory, Routine
Test Mnemonic
ITCOVD
CPT Codes
- 87635 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
94309-2
Aliases
- Corona
- Coronavirus
- COV
- COV2
- COVID
- ITCOVD
- SARS
- SARS-CoV-2
- SQITCOVD
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Sputum | Sterile container | Refrigerated | Refrigerated | Do not aliquot into transport media |
| 1 mL | Aspirate, tracheal | Sterile container | Refrigerated | Refrigerated | Do not aliquot into transport media |
| 1 mL | Bronch (BAL) | Sterile container | Refrigerated | Refrigerated | Do not aliquot into transport media |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Lower respiratory specimens are stable for 72 hours at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius. |
| Frozen | Lower respiratory specimens are stable for 30 days at - 70 degrees Celsius or lower. |
| Ambient | All specimens are unacceptable at ambient temperature. |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Transcription-Mediated Amplification |
Reference Range
| COVID 19 Result NP | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Negative for COVID19 (SARS CoV2) by RT-PCR or equivalent method. |