COVID-19 Molecular - Cayuga Health Test Catalog

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday, Wednesday & Friday (adjusted as needed due to workload)

Nasal swab in Multitest tube or Direct Load tube

Alternate - nasal, nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, mid-turbinate, or nasal wash/aspirate in 3 mL viral transport medium or 3 mL saline

Direct load and Multitest tube – 6 days at room temperature or refrigerated

Viral transport or saline – 4 days refrigerated

Additional information is available for COVID-19 assay FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA):

Healthcare Providers - Health Care Providers

24-72 hours

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