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Test Code COVTA Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Nucleocapsid, Total Antibody, Serum


Ordering Guidance


Molecular testing is recommended for diagnosis of COVID-19 in symptomatic patients. For more information, see HPCOV / Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Molecular 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


 



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Secondary ID

622465

Method Name

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CIA)

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86769

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days