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Test ID COVTA Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Nucleocapsid, Total Antibody, Serum


Ordering Guidance


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

 

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



Necessary Information


 



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Useful For

Aiding in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection

Highlights

This test provides qualitative detection of serum antibodies against the nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19.

 

This test will not yield a positive result following vaccination against SARS-CoV-2.

 

This test is intended for use as an aid in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection.

 

Fact sheets for this emergency use authorization assay can be found at the following links:

For healthcare providers: www.fda.gov/media/137603/download

For patients: www.fda.gov/media/137604/download

Method Name

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CIA)

Reporting Name

SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Total Ab, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reference Values

Negative

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86769

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
COVTA SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Total Ab, S 94762-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
COVTI SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Total Ab, S 94762-2

NY State Approved

Yes

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days