Ordering Guidance

Molecular testing is recommended for diagnosis of COVID-19 in symptomatic patients. For more information see:

-COVOO / Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Detection, Varies

-CVOOA / Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Detection, Varies

For the most up to date COVID-19 epidemiology and testing recommendations, visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Necessary Information

1. Patient's race and ethnicity, as well as collection date, are required.

2. If ordering electronically, answers must be provided for the order entry questions.

3. If not ordering electronically, patient race and ethnicity must be provided on the request form.

Specimen Required

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum within 2 hours of collection.