Test Name | SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Combo |
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Test Code | 794 |
CPT Code(s) | 86769 |
Preferred Requirement(s) | 1.0 (0.5mL) – Serum Separator Tube (SST) |
Unacceptable Specimens | Heat inactivated specimens, grossly hemolyzed specimens. Specimens with obvious microbial contamination. Pooled samples. |
Preferred Transport Temperature | Refrigerated: 1 Week |
Alternate Transport Temperature | Ambient: 2 Days Frozen: 1 Month |
Special Instructions | Important Notes: – Antibody sensitivity increases to a maximum 14 days after exposure or symptoms. – For phlebotomy in previously symptomatic patient, please have patient present at least 10 days from symptom onset and at least 3 days beyond end of symptoms for phlebotomy. – Please instruct all patients ordered for COVID-19 Antibody to wear a facemask for phlebotomy. |
Methodology | Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay |
Days Performed | Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat |
Additional Information | Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers: https://www.fda.gov/media/137381/download Fact Sheet for Patients: |
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