COVID-19 (Urgent Alex site)

Code

COV2

Referral code

Request form

ICE request ONLY – request on ICE “2019-nCoV (COVID-19) Patient samples”.

Test information

SAMBA II test to detect presence of SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) RNA in nose/throat swabs. Not currently validated for any other sample type.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Please refer to trust testing guidelines and swabbing procedure.Hand hygiene must be undertaken, and appropriate PPE donned.A throat swab is the minimum requirement for diagnosisEnsure viral media tube is pre-labelled with patient details to avoid handling after swabbing.

Reference range

Reported as DETECTED or NOT DETECTED

Tube type

Tube type info

Sample must be taken in SAMBA II collection tube

Special requirements

SAMBA II analysis at Redditch site currently only available for urgent analysis for A&E admission or surgery. For routine analysis samples should be sent to Microbiology at WRH

Minimum volume

2 ml

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

4 hrs

TAT Inpatient

TAT GP/Outpatient

Referral lab