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Test Code SCV19 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Antigen, Rapid, Varies

Useful For

Rapid qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

 

This test should not be performed unless the patient meets clinical and epidemiologic criteria for testing.

Method Name

Fluorescence Immunoassay

Reporting Name

SARS CoV-2, Antigen, Rapid, V

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Ambient (preferred) 5 hours
  Frozen  5 days

Reject Due To

E-swab
Calcium alginate-tipped swab
Wood swab
Dry swab
Transport swab containing gel or charcoal additive 		 Reject

Reference Values

Undetected

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test 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

87426

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SCV19 SARS CoV-2, Antigen, Rapid, V 97097-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
SCVRS SARS CoV-2, Antigen, Rapid, V In Process
SCVSR SARS CoV-2, Antigen, Rapid, Source 31208-2
SCVRC Patient Race 32624-9
SCVET Patient Ethnicity 69490-1