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HelpTest Code LAB20084 COVID/Flu/RSV RT-PCR
Container Name:
Nasopharyngeal swab in Xpert Viral Transport Medium
CPT Codes
0241U
Sample Temperature:
Room temperature
Specimen Type:
Nasopharyngeal swab in Xpert Viral Transport Medium (preferred) Nasopharyngeal Swab Collection
Alternate: Anterior nasal, nasal wash/aspirate in 3 mL viral transport medium or 3 mL saline
Please contact the laboratory for collection kits.
Specimen Stability:
48 hours room temperature or 7 days refrigerated Do NOT freeze
Additional Information
Additional information is available for the ID NOW COVID-19 assay FDA Emergency Use
Healthcare Providers - https://www.fda.gov/media/152162/download
Patients - https://www.fda.gov/media/152166/download