CPT/HCPCS
87426
Order Code
POC01
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
Rapid SARS-CoV-2
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
NP, Nasal Swab
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Sterile Transport Container
Preferred Specimens
NP, Nasal Swab
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 1 hour |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Clinical Significance
To detect the presence or absence of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid proteins in respiratory samples from patients with signs and symptoms of infection who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider, within the first 5 days of the onset of symptoms, or who are asymptomatic.
Reference Ranges
Not Detected
Alternative Names
Rapid Covid
