- Test Name
- SARS-CoV-2 (RT-PCR or confirmation)
- Aliases
- Laboratory based Respiratory and COVID-19 testing, both broad and single target
- Provincial Mnemonic
- RESVIP
- LOINC Test Code
- 77029-7
- Description and Primary Use
- General Use, Respiratory testing for both COVID-19 and broad targets
- Reorder interval
- TAT
- 24 hours after receipt at test site
- Test Cost
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
General
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
Basic, initial test for respiratory pathogens.
- Special Patient Preparation
N/A
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
NP or Nasal Swab
- Criteria for Rejection
Specimen other than NP/Nasal Swab, Aged specimen, leaking specimen
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- PHML
- Last Updated
- 16-Nov-21