Special Instructions

Routine respiratory testing does not test for Coronavirus (2019-nCoV); however routine testing should continue to take place if ordered.

Turnaround Time

Routine results are reported within 48 hours of receipt at the testing site.  STAT results are reported within 3 hours of receipt in the testing. BAL results are reported within 24 hours of receipt in IDDL.

Specimen Type

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) testing requires a Nasopharyngeal, Oropharyngeal, Middle Turbinate or nasal swab collection in Universal Transport Media. Nasopharyngeal swab has a greater sensitivity for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) detection and is the preferred sample.

STAT testing may only be done on NP or anterior nasal swabs received in Viral Transport Medium. 

Bronchial Alveolar Lavage (BAL) collected in a sterile container.

Do not share specimens with other testing.

Collection Containers

BD Universal Viral Transport Medium. 3.0 mL container
Alternate Containers: Hologic Direct Load Tube
Bronchial Alveolar Lavage: Sterile, leak proof plastic container

Collection Instructions

  • Collect swab and place in 3 mL of viral transport media (BD Universal Transport Media). Other COVID supplies are acceptable but not preferred. See Alternate Container for options.
  • Only a synthetic fiber swab with plastic shaft is acceptable. Indicate specimen source on container and place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
  • Only one specimen is accepted per 72 hour period.
  • Swabs only: If sending via PTS, the specimen must be placed in a lab specimen bag with an absorbent pad and then placed into another lab specimen bag.
  • BAL only: transfer 1mL to sterile container, 0.5 mL minimum

Specimen process and testing required for all respiratory specimens

  • Gloves, lab coat/gown
  • Eye and face protection
  • Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), or
  • In the absence of a BSC, handle all respiratory specimens behind a countertop splashguard or don a full-face shield.
  • In the absence of a full-face shield or a countertop splashguard, goggles and a disposable mask must be worn.
Our laboratories are finding that when testing COVID-19 samples, an occasional invalid test result or failed test run occurs due to mucus in the patient sample. When this happens, the sample or entire run must be tested on an alternate platform, which results in a longer turnaround time.

The best sample is nasopharyngeal with epithelial cells. If the patient is exhibiting congestion with a large amount of mucus, please have the patient blow their nose and deposit the tissue in regular waste prior to collecting the specimen.

Note: Hologic Direct Load tube must be used with Aptima Multitest Specimen Collection Swab (Pink).

 

Specimen Preparation

Specimen source is required. Store refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

ESwabs, Calcium alginate swabs, or swabs with wooden shafts. Swabs not in viral transport media.

Shipping Instructions

Ship refrigerated.


Specimens must be packed, shipped and transported according to the current edition of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

72 hours refrigerated. Samples may be frozen at less than -20°C if shipping is delayed.
Hologic Direct Load Tubes can only be refrigerated. Do not freeze.

Containers

 

BD Universal Viral Transport Medium

BAL Only: Sterile Plastic Leakproof Container

 

Alternate Containers

Hologic Direct Load Tube

Reference Interval

Negative or not detected.

CPT Disclaimer

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes published in the M Health Fairview Test Directory are based on American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. CPT coding is the responsibility of the billing party. M Health Fairview Laboratories does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes listed in this Test Directory. Charges may vary due to reflexing, susceptibilities, specimen source, patient age, methodology requirements, etc..

Patient Price Inquiries

Requester Contact Information
Patient and UMP/FV Care Team Fairview Consumer Line at 612-672-1048
MRL Outreach Client dept-mrl-business-assessment@fairview.org
Research research@fairview.org

CPT Codes

CPT Qty HC Hospital PR Clinic Note
87635 1 3008763508 8763501 HC IADNA SARS-COV-2 COVID-19 

MRL Test Build

Test Name Component Required Description Type LOINC
LAB2000     COVID-19 Virus PCR Orderable  
  QUE_9PTLO   Specify Other Prompt  
  SRC_LAB2000 Y Specimen source: Prompt  
  1230009200   SARS-CoV2 PCR Result 94500-6

Data Type / Multiple Choice Response

QUE_9PTLO Free Text
SRC_LAB2000
Laryngectomy stoma|Lung, Left|Lung, Lower Lobe, Left|Lung, Right|Lung, Upper Lobe, Left|Lung, Upper Lobe, Right|Midturbinate|Nasopharyngeal|Nose|Oropharynx|Other

Contact

For questions regarding the test code Interface Map, please contact DEPT-LAB-CLIENT-INTERFACE@fairview.org
Ordering

Special Instructions

Routine respiratory testing does not test for Coronavirus (2019-nCoV); however routine testing should continue to take place if ordered.

Turnaround Time

Routine results are reported within 48 hours of receipt at the testing site.  STAT results are reported within 3 hours of receipt in the testing. BAL results are reported within 24 hours of receipt in IDDL.

Collection & Processing

Specimen Type

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) testing requires a Nasopharyngeal, Oropharyngeal, Middle Turbinate or nasal swab collection in Universal Transport Media. Nasopharyngeal swab has a greater sensitivity for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) detection and is the preferred sample.

STAT testing may only be done on NP or anterior nasal swabs received in Viral Transport Medium. 

Bronchial Alveolar Lavage (BAL) collected in a sterile container.

Do not share specimens with other testing.

Collection Containers

BD Universal Viral Transport Medium. 3.0 mL container
Alternate Containers: Hologic Direct Load Tube
Bronchial Alveolar Lavage: Sterile, leak proof plastic container

Collection Instructions

  • Collect swab and place in 3 mL of viral transport media (BD Universal Transport Media). Other COVID supplies are acceptable but not preferred. See Alternate Container for options.
  • Only a synthetic fiber swab with plastic shaft is acceptable. Indicate specimen source on container and place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
  • Only one specimen is accepted per 72 hour period.
  • Swabs only: If sending via PTS, the specimen must be placed in a lab specimen bag with an absorbent pad and then placed into another lab specimen bag.
  • BAL only: transfer 1mL to sterile container, 0.5 mL minimum

Specimen process and testing required for all respiratory specimens

  • Gloves, lab coat/gown
  • Eye and face protection
  • Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), or
  • In the absence of a BSC, handle all respiratory specimens behind a countertop splashguard or don a full-face shield.
  • In the absence of a full-face shield or a countertop splashguard, goggles and a disposable mask must be worn.
Our laboratories are finding that when testing COVID-19 samples, an occasional invalid test result or failed test run occurs due to mucus in the patient sample. When this happens, the sample or entire run must be tested on an alternate platform, which results in a longer turnaround time.

The best sample is nasopharyngeal with epithelial cells. If the patient is exhibiting congestion with a large amount of mucus, please have the patient blow their nose and deposit the tissue in regular waste prior to collecting the specimen.

Note: Hologic Direct Load tube must be used with Aptima Multitest Specimen Collection Swab (Pink).

 

Specimen Preparation

Specimen source is required. Store refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

ESwabs, Calcium alginate swabs, or swabs with wooden shafts. Swabs not in viral transport media.

Shipping Instructions

Ship refrigerated.


Specimens must be packed, shipped and transported according to the current edition of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

72 hours refrigerated. Samples may be frozen at less than -20°C if shipping is delayed.
Hologic Direct Load Tubes can only be refrigerated. Do not freeze.

Containers

Containers

 

BD Universal Viral Transport Medium

BAL Only: Sterile Plastic Leakproof Container

 

Alternate Containers

Hologic Direct Load Tube

Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Negative or not detected.

Administrative

CPT Disclaimer

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes published in the M Health Fairview Test Directory are based on American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. CPT coding is the responsibility of the billing party. M Health Fairview Laboratories does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes listed in this Test Directory. Charges may vary due to reflexing, susceptibilities, specimen source, patient age, methodology requirements, etc..

Patient Price Inquiries

Requester Contact Information
Patient and UMP/FV Care Team Fairview Consumer Line at 612-672-1048
MRL Outreach Client dept-mrl-business-assessment@fairview.org
Research research@fairview.org

CPT Codes

CPT Qty HC Hospital PR Clinic Note
87635 1 3008763508 8763501 HC IADNA SARS-COV-2 COVID-19 
Interface Mapping

MRL Test Build

Test Name Component Required Description Type LOINC
LAB2000     COVID-19 Virus PCR Orderable  
  QUE_9PTLO   Specify Other Prompt  
  SRC_LAB2000 Y Specimen source: Prompt  
  1230009200   SARS-CoV2 PCR Result 94500-6

Data Type / Multiple Choice Response

QUE_9PTLO Free Text
SRC_LAB2000
Laryngectomy stoma|Lung, Left|Lung, Lower Lobe, Left|Lung, Right|Lung, Upper Lobe, Left|Lung, Upper Lobe, Right|Midturbinate|Nasopharyngeal|Nose|Oropharynx|Other

Contact

For questions regarding the test code Interface Map, please contact DEPT-LAB-CLIENT-INTERFACE@fairview.org
Private Details

Test Detail

Processing Key


See Processing Key "Special" Definitions document for *SPECIAL* definition.
Abbreviation
SARS-COV2 RT-PCR
Performing Lab
Grand Itasca, Lakes, Northland, Range, Ridges, Southdale, St. John's, UMMC East Bank, UMMC West Bank, Woodwinds

Bronchial Alveolar Lavage at UMMC East Bank Only
Department
Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory
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