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Infectious
Additional Codes
YRMC Care - LAB5934
Performing Laboratory
YRMC Microbiology
Day(s) Test Set Up
Sunday through Saturday during Microbiology hours of operation
Specimen Requirements
NP Swab in VTM (Viral Transport Media) - obtain from YRMC Microbiology Laboratory
Specimen Transport Temperature
Room Temperature - 4 hours
Refrigerated - <24 hours
LOINC Code
50219-5
Reference Values
Negative
Collection Instructions
NP Swab - Using the NP swab with the Green cap, swab both nares as deep into the nasal passages as possible without creating severe discomfort to the patient. Remove the cap from a tube of VTM (provided by the laboratory). Cut the wire shaft on the swab and ensure that the swab is immersed in the pink liquid at the bottom of the tube.
NP Swabs not submitted in VTM will be rejected for testing.
Methodology
PCR
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87798
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is performed according to manufacturer’s instructions. Performance characteristics for this test have been verified by Yuma Regional Medical Center Laboratory in compliance with CLIA recommendations.