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HelpTest Code LAB1232657 COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) by RT-PCR
Performing Laboratory
- Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)
- Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC)
- Asante Ashland Community Hospital (AACH)
Performing Department
Microbiology
Specimen Required
Nasopharyngeal swab in M4
The following transport media is acceptable for use:
- M4 Media
- M4-RT Media
Specimen Stability Information
Specimens should be collected and transported refrigerated. Stable for 7 days at 2-8 °C.
Reject Due To
- Specimens received exceeding stated stability.
- Specimens lacking two patient identifiers
- 1-Patient’s First and Last name
- 2-Patient’s Date of Birth
- Specimens collected using an expired collection kit.
- Specimens transported at incorrect temperature
Day(s) Performed
Monday – Sunday
Method Name
- Cepheid Information:
- BD MAX Information:
- Biofire Information:
CPT Code Information
CPT - U0003