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Wuhan Coronavirus PCR (NPV)

Alternative Names:

2019 Novel Coronavirus PCR (NPV)
COVID19
SAR COVID

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

SAR

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Swab

Container Types:

Viral Transport Medium

Collection & Request Instructions:

If a sputum, bronchial washing, bronchial lavage or endotrachial aspirate are only able to be collected and a recollection is not possible there will be a delay in result turnaround time as the testing will be performed by an external laboratory.

Transport Instructions:

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Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Daily

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