Performed

Daily

Methodology

Qualitative Nucleic Acid Detection Test

Reported

Daily

Synonyms

  • 2019-nCoV
  • Coronavirus Disease - 2019
  • 2019 Coronavirus
  • COVID19
  • COVID 19
  • COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Illness
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • COVID PCR
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Performing Lab

Microbiology

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal Swab

Collection Container

Universal Transport Medium (UTM), Viral Transport Medium (VTM)

Unacceptable Conditions

1. Throat Swabs, sputum, tracheal aspirates, and bronchial wash/brush samples
2. Unlabeled or improperly labeled samples
3. Specimens improperly stored

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Interval

Not Detected
Ordering

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Qualitative Nucleic Acid Detection Test

Reported

Daily

Synonyms

  • 2019-nCoV
  • Coronavirus Disease - 2019
  • 2019 Coronavirus
  • COVID19
  • COVID 19
  • COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Illness
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • COVID PCR
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Performing Lab

Microbiology
Collection

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal Swab

Collection Container

Universal Transport Medium (UTM), Viral Transport Medium (VTM)

Unacceptable Conditions

1. Throat Swabs, sputum, tracheal aspirates, and bronchial wash/brush samples
2. Unlabeled or improperly labeled samples
3. Specimens improperly stored

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Not Detected