Test Name
SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19)
CPT Code(s)
U0003, 87636, 86769
Specimen Type
Swab (NP, Midturbinate or Nasal)
Specimen Acceptability
7 days room temperature
Special Instructions
- Remove the swab from the package. Do not touch the soft end with your hands or anything else.
- Wash hands with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer.
- Remove the swab from the package. Do not touch the soft end with your hands or anything else.
- Insert the entire soft end of the swab into your nostril no more than ¾ of an inch (1.5 cm) into your nose.
- Slowly rotate the swab, gently pressing against the inside of your nostril at least 4 times for a total of 15 seconds. Get as much nasal discharge as possible on the soft end of the swab.
- Gently remove the swab.
- Using the same swab, repeat steps 4–6 in your other nostril with the same end of the swab.
Volume
3 mL
Sample Container
Universal Transport Media Tube
