Test Category: Microbiology
Investigation Name:Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Alias or Abbreviation:COVID
Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Ext 88257
Requestable Seperately?No
Minimum Sample Volume:N/A
Expected Turnaround Time:24 hours
Test Code:COVP
Sample Type:
Viral Transport Container (Remel)Maximum Add on Time:N/A
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Use the same single swab to swab the patient's throat followed their nasopharynx (i.e. a "deep" nose swab). Retain this swab in the Remel container. Double bag this container using the small, clear pathology bags. Bag this sample and the request form in a large, blue Microbiology transport bag. Affixed the "Priority 10" sticker to the blue bag.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
