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Test Code LAB3702 COVID-19 Qualitative PCR

Important Note

  • NP, MT, or Anterior nasal swabs received at SCH Main Campus by 11am, Sunday - Friday will be converted to Rapid COVID-19 PCR (LAB3694) and have same day results in EPIC.
  • Tracheal aspirate, Endotracheal tube (ETT), sputum, BAL, and NP wash samples will have results in EPIC within 48 - 72 hrs. Testing will be performed at University of Washington. Refer to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Qualitative PCR (LAB3645).
     

NOTE: COVID swabs in UTM can be sent through the pneumatic tube system. Please double bag all COVID swabs in UTM to prevent specimen leakage leading to tube system shutdown.

Infectious

Clinical System Name

COVID-19 Qualitative PCR

Synonyms

SARS-CoV-2 

2019-nCoV

COVID

COVID-19

PUI nCoV

SARS

SARS-CoV-2

Wuhan Coronavirus

nCoV

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Nasopharyngeal (NP), mid-turbinate (MT), anterior nasal swabs in UTM (see LAB3694).
                   Tracheal aspirate in sterile container (see LAB3645).

 

It is preferred to have a dedicated swab for this test; however, sharing with other virology testing (e.g., RapidFlu, RapidViru, RapidBact, ARapidPnl) is allowed.

 

Nasophryngeal swabs and UTM are available on Demand Flow or through Central Supply.

 

Collection: Please consult Photo Swab Guide to determine which swab to collect.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:  No swab in UTM, age of specimen

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: 2-8 C

Storage Location: CPA 1 Refrigerator, COVID Micro Rack

 

Off-site Collection: Refrigerate at 4°C for transport to SCH.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature/Time
Upper respiratory swabs in UTM Refer to LAB3694
Tracheal aspirate in sterile container Refer to LAB3645

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Hospital

Department

Department: Microbiology Lab at SCH, University of Washington Laboratory Medicine

Phone Number: SCH (206) 987-2585, UW (206) 520-4600

Methodology

For Nasopharyngeal (NP), mid-turbinate (midT), and anterior nasal swabs, refer to Rapid COVID-19 PCR.


For Tracheal aspirate, refer to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Qualitative PCR.
 

Analytical Volume: 1 NP/MT/Nasal Swab in UTM