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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code SARSCOV2 Coronavirus 2019 Novel (SARS-CoV-2)

Cerner Test Code

SARS CoV 2

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Nasopharyngeal (NP) or Nares swab

Processing Instructions

Submit a Nasopharyngeal (NP) or Nares swab specimen in a single viral transport medium tube. Swab specimens should be collected using only swabs with a synthetic tip (e.g., polyester, Dacron®) and an aluminum or plastic shaft. Refrigerate all specimens promptly after collection

Stability

Stability: Refrigerated 72hrs.

CPT(s)

U0002

Methodology

PCR

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology.

Rejection Criteria

Calcium alginate swabs.