How to order
Test Order CodeHelpLaboratory's order or catalog code for the test (used in the order requisition form).: 230
How To Order
https://www.ksldx.com/covid-19-pcr-test
CPT Code: U004
Order URL HelpLink to the laboratory webpage with information about how to order this test. Please note that clicking on this link will open a new tab in your internet browser.: https://www.ksldx.com/covid-19-pcr-test
Informed Consent Required
HelpWhether a test requires informed consent prior to testing. Lab-provided.:
Yes
- Bronchoalveolar lavage
- Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab
- Nasopharyngeal washes
- Oropharyngeal swab
- Bronchial washes
Sample requirements
For swabs in viral transport medium or ESwab™:
Oropharyngeal (OP) samples: Swab included in viral transport medium or ESwab™ is acceptable for submission.
Nasopharyngeal (NP) samples: Use separate NP swab submitted in viral transport medium (discard OP swab included with viral transport medium or ESwab™). Exact manufacturer of the swab and transport medium may vary with supply. Any swab of appropriate size and configuration with a synthetic tip can be used except for calcium alginate tips, swabs with preservatives, and swabs with wood shafts. Viral transport medium acceptable for collection of influenza specimens in 1 mL or 3 mL volumes can be used to transport swabs for COVID-19 testing.
For swabs in saline:
OP or NP swabs may be placed in 1 to 3 mL of sterile saline (0.85 to 0.9%) in a sterile screw cap container. Do not use vacutainer or "pop-top" tubes. Any swab of appropriate size and configuration with a cotton or synthetic tip can be used except for calcium alginate tips, swabs in preservatives, and swabs with wood shafts.
Sterile cups are acceptable for OP or NP washes/aspirates, bronchial washings, or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens.
Transport Conditions: ship on cool packs 2°-8° C.
Specimen Storage Frozen at -20° C (preferred). Refrigerated specimens acceptable (if received for testing within 72 hours of collection). Room temperature swabs are acceptable (if received within 24 hours of collection).
Rejection criteria:
- Cotton-tip swabs in Urinary or Vaginal transport media
- Refrigerated samples greater than 72 hours old
- Room temperature swabs greater than 24 hours old
- Improperly labeled, grossly contaminated, broken or leaking transport device
- Collection with substances inhibitory to PCR including heparin, hemoglobin, ethanol, EDTA concentrations >0.01M
- Specimens submitted in glass tubes/containers
Turnaround time
less than 24 hourss
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