COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 PCR
| Specimen | Anterior Nares (preferred), Nasopharyngeal Swab (alternative) |
| Container Type | Universal Transport Media
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| Stability | 3 days |
| Turnaround Time | 1-2 days |
| Methodology | Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) |
| Reference Range | Negative |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2° – 8° C |
| Price | $100 |
| CPT Code | 87635 or HCPCS U0004/U0005 |
| More Info | Fact Sheet For Healthcare Providers |
