Test Definition: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-COVID-19 (Sars-CoV-2)

Overview - Coronavirus Panel

• SARS-2 coronavirus (COVID-19)
• SARS coronavirus (SARS)
• Human coronavirus (229E)
• Human coronavirus (HKUI)
• Human coronavirus (NL63)
• Human coronavirus (OC43)

Turn Around Time (TAT)

• Results are available 24 to 48 hours from the time the sample is received by our lab.
• Swab: Puritan PurFlock Ultra, Sterile Flocked Collection Device(s)
• Viral Transport: Prepared Viral Transport Medium-(CDC) SOP# DSR-052-01
• Container Tube: Sterile container

For more information about our prepared viral transport media: CDC Posts New Standard Operating Procedure for Creating Viral Transport Media

**Note: Transport tubes must be stored in refrigerator at all times

Download and complete the appropriate Test Requisition Form (TRF) Download Order Form

Download a completed sample Covid19 Positive report Download Sample Positive Report

FOR BATCH ORDERS: Download and complete the appropriate CSV file Download CSV Form

Reference Documents

• Advanta COVID19 Testing
• Advanta Oropharyngeal Specimen Collection
• Advanta Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection
• CDC Factsheet for Healthcare Providers COVID19
• CDC Factsheet for Patients COVID19

Coronavirus Panel - Oropharyngeal Specimen Collection Instructions:

1. Open the collection swab wrapper by peeling open the top of the wrapper. Remove the swab, taking care not to touch the tip of the swab or lay it down.
2. Hold the swab in your hand, placing your thumb and forefinger in the middle of the swab shaft across the scoreline.
3. Vigorously swab tonsillar area and posterior oropharynx using the swab. Rotate the swab several times.
4. While holding the swab in the same hand, aseptically remove the cap from the tube. Insert the swab into the tube with the transport medium.
5. Identifying the scoreline, break the swab shaft against the side of the tube. If needed, gently rotate the swab shaft to complete the breakage. Discard the top portion of the swab shaft. Avoid splashing contents on the skin. Wash with soap and water if exposed.
6. Replace the cap onto the tube & close tightly to prevent leaks. All specimens should be sent immediately after collection. If the specimen cannot be sent immediately, refrigerate until shipped (do not freeze). Specimens should be transported to Advanta according to standard operating procedures. Use Coldpacks/coolers.

Specimen Type: Lower respiratory tract

Sources: Sputum, Oropharyngeal swabs, Nasopharyngeal swabs

Send completed TRF and collected sample to:

Advanta Analytical Laboratories
10935 CR 159
Tyler, TX 75703

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