Ordering Guidance

This test will detect antibodies developed due to prior or current infection and will likely detect antibodies against spike glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 generated following vaccination. This test will not differentiate between the 2 events. The absence of antibodies in this assay does not rule out recent infection.

For confirmation of prior infection in the presence of vaccination, order COVTA / Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2), Nucleocapsid, Total Antibody, Serum.

Molecular testing is recommended for diagnosis of COVID-19 in symptomatic patients. For more information see COVOO / Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Detection, Varies.

For the most up-to-date coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemiology and testing recommendations, visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Necessary Information

1. Patient's race and ethnicity, as well as collection date, are required.

2. If ordering electronically, answers must be provided for the order entry questions.

3. If not ordering electronically, patient race and ethnicity must be provided on the request form.

Specimen Required

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial