Coronavirus (Covid-19) SARS-CoV-2 Quantitative Real-time RT-PCR
Patients, you must contact your physician to order Coronavirus COVID-19 testing.
Viracor will not see patients at our facility or collect samples on site.
An account must be set up to order testing. See the Specimen Information section for more information.
The lab test for Coronavirus (COVID-19) SARS-CoV-2 Quantitative Real-time RT-PCR is intended for the quantitative detection of SARS-CoV-2.
Procedure
Extraction of SARS-CoV-2 virus nucleic acid from specimen, followed by combined reverse transcription of viral RNA and PCR amplification using real-time reverse-transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) methods. An internal control is added to ensure that extraction was performed correctly and that the RT-PCR reaction was not inhibited. This test has not been cleared or approved for diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
SpecificityIn silico analysis has demonstrated that Viracor’s SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR is not expected to cross-react with other coronaviruses (including other SARS viruses and other common respiratory coronaviruses). Additionally, this assay will not cross-react with other respiratory viruses, bacteria or fungal pathogens/commensals.
Same day (within 24 hours from receipt of specimen), Monday through Friday.
| Specimen Type | Test Code | CPT Code | NY Approved | Volume | Assay Range | Special Instructions |
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| NP swab [Quant] | 8394 | 87635 | Yes | 2 mL |
714 copies/mL to 7.14x10^7 copies/mL |
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| BAL [Quant] | 8394 | 87635 | Yes | 1 mL |
714 copies/mL to 7.14x10^7 copies/mL |
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Ship Monday through Friday. Friday shipments must be labeled for Saturday delivery. All specimens must be labeled with patient's name and collection date. A Eurofins Viracor test requisition form or manifest must accompany each specimen. For additional testing, please send a separate specimen. Refer to our website for accepted specimen types. Ship specimens FedEx Priority Overnight® to: Eurofins Viracor, 18000 W 99th St. Ste, #10, Lenexa, KS 66219.
Causes for RejectionDry swab, wood shafted swab, calcium alginate swab, specimens received in trap containers, specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling, or specimen types other than those listed.
Specimens are approved for testing in New York only when indicated in the Specimen Information field above. The CPT codes provided are based on Eurofins Viracor’s interpretation of the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Questions regarding coding should be addressed to your local Medicare carrier. Eurofins Viracor assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes illustrated in this material.