TEST DESCRIPTION
TEST CODE
COVIDANTIGEN
CPT CODE
87426
EXPECTED TURNAROUND TIME
1-3 days
(TAT is the interval starting when a specimen and order are received in the laboratory and ends with release of the test result.) In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary. In the event that reflex testing is performed TAT turnaround times can be extended.
TEST INCLUDES
COVID-19 Antigen (SARS-CoV-2 Antigen)
SYNONYMS
NA
COLLECTION
SPECIMEN
Mid-Turbinate Nasal Swab
COLLECTION CONTAINERS
NA
COLLECTION AMOUNTS
NA
SHIPPING/TRANSPORT & STORAGE
STABILITIES/STORAGE
Samples are collected and tested as soon as possible.