Test Code LAB20927 SARS Coronavirus 2 IgG Antibody
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
COV2G
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Green (Sodium Heparin)
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum/Plasma Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, remove serum from cells and send 0.5 mL serum in a screw
capped plastic vial.
Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Range
Negative: <15.0 AU/mL
Positive: ≥15.0 AU/mL
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Performed
Sunday – Friday
Reported
72 hours
CPT Codes
86769
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis, lipemia