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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

Performed At

SBH Laboratory

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.

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

Method

Lateral flow immunoassay

Synonyms

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

CPT Code

87811

Department

Bend Serology Department

Test Schedule

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