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HelpTest Code CVDGX Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2), Molecular Detection, Varies
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infections in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological risk factors
This test should be requested only on patients meeting current clinical and/or epidemiologic criteria defined by institutional, federal, state, or local public health directives.
Method Name
Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reporting Name
SARS Coronavirus 2, PCR, VSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 72 hours | |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
| Calcium alginate-tipped swab Wooden shaft swab Dry swab Swab collection tubes containing gel or charcoal additive |
Reject |
Reference Values
Undetected
Performing Laboratory
MCHS- MankatoTest Classification
This test has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87635
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CVDGX | SARS Coronavirus 2, PCR, V | 94500-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| XPSCV | SARS-CoV-2, PCR | 94500-6 |
| XPSRC | Specimen Source | 31208-2 |
| XRACE | Patient Race | 72826-1 |
| XETHN | Patient Ethnicity | 69490-1 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday