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Test Code LAB5157 COVID-19 Ag Test

Important Note

Approval for testing must be obtained from Infection Prevention prior to ordering

Infectious

Additional Codes

Internal / External / Beaker: LAB5157

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable specimen: Dry nasal swab returned in sterile container (dry transport tube)

Sample Transport and Storage: Samples should be tested as soon as possible after collection. Nasal swabs are stable for up to 120-hours (5-days) at room temperature or 2° to 8°C in a clean, dry transport tube.

 

Method

Lateral flow immunoassay

Synonyms

COVID Antigen test, COVID Ag, COVID Antigen, SARS Antigen test, SARS Ag

Test Schedule

Test is performed 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Performed At

SBH Laboratory

Department

Bend Serology Department

CPT Code

87811

Specimen Collection

Prior to collecting the nasal swab, the patient should be instructed to blow their nose. To collect a nasal swab sample, insert the entire absorbent tip of the swab usually ½ to ¾ of an inch (1 to 1.5 cm) inside the nostril and firmly sample the nasal wall by rotating the swab in a circular path against the nasal wall at least 4 times. Take approximately 15 seconds to collect the sample. Be sure to collect any nasal drainage that may be present on the swab. Sample both nostrils with same swab