Test Code COVAB SARS-CoV2 Antibody, IgG
Additional Information
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-COVID / Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Detection, Varies
-SARS2 / Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA, Varies
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Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
Munson Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Serum Gold Top Barrier Tube 5mL
Serum Gold Top microtainer with gel separator 1 mL
Stability |
|
Room Temp |
8 Hours |
2-8 C |
2 Days |
-20 C |
30 Days |
Secondary Specimens
EDTA, Citrate and Heparinized plasma
Specimen Rejection Criteria |
|
Hemolysis |
Gross |
Icterus |
Gross |
Lipemia |
Gross |
Reference Values
Negative
CPT
86769
LOINC
94563-4