Rapid COVID-19 PCR (ER Preferred Test)

Test Name (Aliases)

Rapid COVID-19 PCR (ER Preferred Test)

Test Code

LAB4170

Method

SARS- CoV-2 NAAT on ID NOW

Performing Laboratory

Riverview Health Laboratory

Required Forms

Provider must select "Reason for Testing" and "Send Specimen To" options when placing order in EPIC.

Specimen Type

Nares or Nasalpharyngeal Swab in Rapid Non-Viral Transport Tube (no additive-STAT) 

Collection Container

Rapid Non Viral Transport 

Specimen Handling

COVID NAAT: Send to lab within one hour

Clinical Use

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 by PCR to assist in the diagnosis of COVID-19 infections.