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Test Code COVGAR SARS-CoV-2 IgG  

Important Note

This test provides qualitative detection of serum antibodies against the nucleocapsid protein of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
This test will not yield a positive result following vaccination against SARS-CoV-2. If spiked IgG is needed, please order a COVSQ .
 

Additional Codes

3002776

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Acceptable Collection Container

LAV, R-NoGEL, SST
 

Collection Instructions

Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection

Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Testing Volume

0.25 mL

Rejection Criteria

Grossly hemolyzed, grossly icteric, or severely lipemic specimens. Postmortem specimens

Specimen Storage and Stability

Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

EPIC Code

LAB0013A

Transport

Refrigerated

Turn Around Time

2-6 days

Methodology

Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
 

Test Alias

3002776; COVID IgG Antibody, Coronavirus, COVID, COVID-19, Covid 19 serology, Covid IgG, IgG to Nucleocapside

CPT Coding

86769

LOINC

94563-4