Sample type: Swabs (nose and throat)

Test name: COVID-19
Molecular assay (NAAT) a.k.a. SARS-CoV-2

Condition / Indication: COVID-19

Special precautions & notes: Sample should be double bagged

Sample required: Nose and/or throat swab

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number
Appropriate hazard warnings

Container: Flocked swabs in viral transport medium

Alternative container: Other swab types

Ideal volume (mL): 500µL

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 1 day

Method:

HOLOGIC Panther Fusion