Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Brief Description

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
SARS-CoV-2 Antigen
SARS-CoV-2 TrimericS IgG semi-quantitative Serology*

* The LIAISON® SARS-CoV-2 Antigen test and TrimericS IgG are only for use under the Food and Drug Administration's Emergency Use Authorization.

Laboratory Unit

Molecular (rRT-PCR)
Virology (Chemiluminescent Immunoassay)

Methodology

Real-Time PCR
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Specimen Collection

2019-nCoV Collection Kits
SARS-CoV-2 IgG Collection Kits
SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Collection Kits

Storage/Transport

Collection and Submission of SARS-CoV-2 specimens

SARS-CoV-2 IgG Serology Kit Instructions

SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Kit Instructions

GIS map of courier drop off locations Monday-Friday

List of courier drop off locations by county Monday-Friday

Sunday Courier Locations

Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

Real-Time PCR

  • Nasopharyngeal swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM)

Antigen

  • Nasal swab in provided inactivation buffer

IgG Serology (Collected 15 days or more post symptom onset)

  • Serum (preferred)
  • Plasma (lithium heparin and dipotassium EDTA)

Test Request Form(s)

Virology Test Request Form REQUIRED

Possible Results

Real-Time PCR

  • Detected*
  • Not Detected
  • Invalid (Specimen is inadequate for testing, a new specimen may need to be collected)

Antigen

  • Positive
  • Negative
  • Invalid (Specimen is inadequate for testing, a new specimen may need to be collected)

IgG Serology

  • Positive – antibody level expressed as AU/ml
  • Negative
  • Invalid (Specimen is inadequate for testing, a new specimen may need to be collected)

* Effective October 1, 2021, all specimens submitted for SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time PCR analysis will also receive testing for Influenza A & B by Real-Time PCR analysis.

Unacceptable Conditions

  • The name on the specimen does not match the name on the requisition form.
  • The specimen container is not labeled with the patient’s name.
  • Improper storage/transport of specimen.
  • The sample collected with improper collection device—cotton-tipped or calcium-alginate swab, wooden-shaft swab, transport media not intended for viruses.
  • The specimen is not one of the listed acceptable specimens.
  • Quantity Not Sufficient for testing
  • Hemolyzed specimen

Interfering Substances

Cotton-tipped or calcium-alginate swab, wooden-shaft swab, transport media not intended for viruses

Result Reported

PCR - Testing is performed and results are reported the same day the specimen is received.

Fees

None

CPT Codes

N/A

LOINC/SNOMED Codes

N/A

Additional Information