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Test Code COVNOW Abbot ID Now for SARS_CoV-2

Methodology

Isothermal Amplification

Specimen Type

NP Dry Swab

Collection Volume

1 swab

Minimum Collection Volume

1 swab

Collection Instructions

NP Swab Collection Instructions: 1. Insert swab straight back (not upwards) to the nasopharynx until resistance is met at the
level of the turbinates. Rotate the swab gently 2-3 times and withdraw slowly.
2. Place the swab in the transport media, break off the end of swab so that it fits in the container.
3. Specimens MUST be properly labeled with:
a. patient full name AND date of birth
c. “NP” for the specimen source/site
collection date and time
4. Bag specimen.
5 Store and transport critical refrigerated.

Transport

Place swab in dry sterile conical tube. Label with patient information and transport immediately to lab at room temperature

Rejection Criteria

Specimen in transport media, specimens not transported in a conical tube, any swab other than the swab provided in the BD Veritor kit, unlabeled specimen, specimen collection site other than NP.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Run test within 1 hour of collection

Turn Around Time

<1 hour

Lab Department

Microbiology

Alias

Coronavirus SARS CoV-2 by isothermal nucleic amplification

Ordering Info

Must select the Abbott ID order modifier.

Negative results should be treated as presumptive and, if inconsistent with clinical signs and symptoms or necessary for patient management, should be tested with different authorized or cleared molecular tests. Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for patient management decisions. Negative results should be considered in the context of a patient’s recent exposures, history and the presence of clinical signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers: https://www.fda.gov/media/136523/download
Fact Sheet for Patients: https://www.fda.gov/media/136524/download

EPIC Code

LAB0012

Pediatric Collection Container

NP Dry Swab

Acceptable Collection Container

NP Dry Swab placed in a labeled conical tube

Testing Volume

1 swab

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

STAT Availability

Yes