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Test Order CodeHelp: JAX COVID-19 Whole Genome Sequencing Assay

How To Order

Laboratory's Test Page

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https://www.jax.org/coronavirus-information

How To Order

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If you would like to begin sending samples to The Jackson Laboratory for COVID testing, please contact CGL_COVID_CS@jax.org.
Order URL Help: https://www.jax.org/coronavirus-information/provider-information/requesting-a-test-order

Informed Consent Required Help: Yes

Specimen Source

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  • Nasal swab
  • Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab
  • Oropharyngeal swab
  • Purified RNA

Specimen requirements: https://www.jax.org/coronavirus-information/provider-information/submitting-samples

Sample requirements

Please visit https://www.jax.org/coronavirus-information/provider-information for comprehensive instructions for specimen collection and transport.

Turnaround time

3-5 calendar days

Test Codes

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LOINC Code(s):
96741-4

Test Orderable By

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  • Health Care Provider
  • Licensed Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant
  • Registered Nurse

Testing Strategy

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Reflex test for Sars-CoV-2 positive specimens.

Contact Policy

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Not provided

Laboratory Contact For This Test

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  • Lei Li, PhD, MD, ABMGG Board Certified, Diplomate of the American Board of Medica, Lab Director
  • Phone Number: 860-837-2062
  • Email: lei.li@jax.org

Clinical resources

Practice guidelines

  • NICE, 2022
    UK NICE Guideline NG191, COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19

Consumer resources

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