Coronavirus (COVID-19) SARS-CoV-2 Saliva RT-PCR
Provider collected Saliva Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Testing.
Patients, you must contact your physician to order Coronavirus COVID-19 testing.
Viracor will not see patients at our facility or collect samples on site.
An account must be set up to order testing. See the Specimen Information section for more information.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) SARS-CoV-2 PCR is available with a self-pay price of $100 for patients who do not have health insurance or for those who intentionally choose not to submit a claim to their insurance company. Additional charges may apply for specimen collection, logistics or expedited turnaround testing.
The lab test for Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR is intended for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2.
About Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR and COVID-19
Please refer to the CDC website for the most up to date information on SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html.
At the end of 2019, an outbreak of the virus initially referred to as 2019 novel Coronavirus, later identified as SARS-CoV-2, occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. A betacoronavirus, like MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV, the virus originates from bats. As of January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared a “public health emergency of international concern.”
The disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 has been named coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. Main symptoms of the disease include fever, cough and shortness of breath. The CDC recommends reaching out to a physician if you develop symptoms and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19; or if you have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19. The virus is spread via person-to-person contact through respiratory droplets produced when a person coughs or sneezes. The best preventative measures are to avoid close contact with people who are sick; avoid touching nose, eyes and mouth; cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue and discard immediately; and clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a household cleaning spray or wipe. Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds frequently is one of the best preventative measures and hand sanitizer can be used when soap and water are not available.
ProcedureCoronavirus (COVID-19) SARS-CoV-2 Saliva RT-PCR
Extraction of SARS-CoV-2 virus nucleic acid from specimen, followed by combined reverse transcription of viral RNA and PCR amplification using real-time reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) methods. An internal control is added to ensure that extraction was performed correctly and that the RT-PCR reaction was not inhibited.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Eurofins Viracor. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We will continue to follow federal and state requirements for both notification of results and any confirmatory testing that is required by another agency. Results should be used in conjunction with clinical findings, and should not form the sole basis for a diagnosis or treatment decision.
Specificity
In silico analysis has demonstrated that Viracor’s SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR is not expected to cross-react with other coronaviruses (including other SARS viruses and other common respiratory coronaviruses). Additionally, this assay will not cross-react with other respiratory viruses, bacteria or fungal pathogens/commensals.
Same day (within 24 hours from receipt of specimen), Monday through Friday.
| Specimen Type | Test Code | CPT Code | NY Approved | Volume | Assay Range | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saliva | 8372 | 87635 | No | See Special Instructions |
Qualitative, Detected / Not Detected |
|
To Setup an Account:
Prior to sending samples for the first time, all new clients must set up a Viracor Account. Please visit our ACCOUNT SET UP page to begin this process.
Ship Monday through Friday. Friday shipments must be labeled for Saturday delivery. All specimens must be labeled with patient's name and collection date. A Viracor test requisition form must accompany each specimen. For additional testing, please send a separate specimen. Refer to our website for accepted specimen types. Ship specimens FedEx Priority Overnight® to: Eurofins Viracor, 18000 W 99th St. Ste, #10, Lenexa, KS 66219.
Causes for RejectionSpecimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling, or specimen types other than those listed.
Specimens are approved for testing in New York only when indicated in the Specimen Information field above.
The CPT codes provided are based on Eurofins Viracor's interpretation of the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and are provided for general informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Questions regarding coding should be addressed to your local Medicare carrier. Viracor assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes illustrated in this material.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We will continue to follow federal and state requirements for both notification of results and any confirmatory testing that is required by another agency. Results should be used in conjunction with clinical findings, and should not form the sole basis for a diagnosis or treatment decision.
Referenceshttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html