Test Code 1785398229 SARS-CoV-2 PCR
Performing Laboratory
Torrance Memorial Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Container: UTM or VTM
Specimen Types: NP Swab or Nasal Swab
Minimum Volume: 1 ml or 3 ml UTM or VTM collection tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability:
Room Temperature: Up to 8 hours
Refrigerated: Up to 7 days
Methodology
PCR
Reference Range
Not Detected
This test has been authorized by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use by authorized laboratories. Additional "Fact Sheet" for healthcare providers is available at: https://www.fda.gov/media/158404/download and for patients at: https://www.fda.gov/media/158405/download. Optimum specimen types and timing for peak viral levels during infection cause by SARS-CoV-2 have not been determined. The possibility of a false negative result should be considered if the patient's recent exposure or clinical presentation suggests COVID-19 and diagnostic tests for other causes of respiratory illness are negative.
For healthcare providers: http://www.fda.gov/media/158404/download
For patients: https://www.fda.gov/media/158405/download
Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT
Performed:
Daily
Available STAT
TAT:
< 24 hrs
CPT Code
87635