- Test Name
- SARS-CoV-2 viral DNA test (rapid) IDNow
- Aliases
- IDNow
- Provincial Mnemonic
- COVIDNOWPOC
- LOINC Test Code
- 94558-4
- Description and Primary Use
- Testing criteria set by MOH/Outbreak/remote area, POCT
- Reorder interval
- 1 week or MOC approval
- TAT
- 24 hours after receipt at test site
- Test Cost
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Testing criteria set by MOH/Outbreak situations/remote settings
- Required Consultations
- For use in defined populations per MOH Consult
- Algorithms and Guidelines
Situational use, in a point of care setting. Preliminary results only, must be confirmed by PCR.
- 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 or any site
- Last Updated
- 16-Nov-21