Sonora Quest COVID-19 Test Information
Testing now available for coronavirus (COVID-19)
As Arizona’s leader in diagnostic information services, Sonora Quest is committed to fast action on emerging health threats for which laboratory testing can provide critical insights aiding response. Please be sure to check this website regularly for any COVID-19 related updates.
Sonora Quest Laboratories is now able to receive COVID-19 specimens and perform testing locally at our main lab in Tempe. Click here for test information.
This new test requires respiratory specimens be collected in appropriate healthcare settings, such as hospitals and physician offices.
Sonora Quest Laboratories Patient Service Centers, in-office phlebotomists, and mobile phlebotomists cannot collect respiratory specimens, including those from patients suspected of having COVID-19.
The Sonora Quest Laboratories test for COVID-19 is a qualitative, molecular test to detect RNA from SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19. This test has been authorized by the FDA under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use by authorized laboratories.
Sonora Quest Laboratories is monitoring the situation closely, and is committed to helping you provide the best care for your patients. Our priority is the health and safety of our employees, patients, and the communities we serve.
Test Codes
Test 907080 SARS-CoV-2 RNA, QL, RT PCR (COVID-19) – Swabs
Available: 3/20/20
Specimen: Preferred – Upper respiratory specimen: refrigerated nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab in
ViroPak Viral Transport Media. Other acceptable Viral Transport Media accepted include UTM,
UVT, liquid Amies (eSwab), or equivalent. Sonora Quest provides the following supplies which
may be ordered through your normal process:
• Nasopharyngeal (Small Swab) – Supply #20012
• Throat (Large Swab) – Supply #20011
• eSwab – Blue-Cap Mini-Tip Culture Swab (Nasopharyngeal) – Supply #25785
• eSwab – White-Cap Routine Culture Swab (Throat) – Supply #25784
Nasopharyngeal collection instructions and other resources can be found at
www.SonoraQuest.com/coronavirus.
Important Notes:
• Order the COVID-19 test separately from any other tests on a separate requisition.
Additional tests cannot be performed from the sample submitted and we are unable to
add-on COVID-19 testing from previously submitted samples.
• If submitting both a nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal (throat) sample, submit both
swabs in one vial on a single order, or submit the vials separately on two separate orders.
• To ensure timely processing of samples for testing, the source MUST be written on the
specimen container and included on the order.
• Complete the ask-at-order-entry questions when placing your order to ensure timely
processing of samples.
• Samples must be collected by the healthcare provider. Sample collection is not available
at Sonora Quest Laboratories Patient Service Centers and will not be performed by any
Sonora Quest Laboratories phlebotomists, including in-office phlebotomists and our
mobile diagnostic service staff. In-office phlebotomists may accept office collected
samples that have been properly capped, labeled and placed in a zip locked specimen
bag with the necessary paperwork included.
• If leaving specimens in a lock box, placing a frozen ice pack inside will ensure refrigerated
specimens stay cool and viable for testing.
• Samples should be treated as routine as this test is not available to be picked up or
performed STAT. Please place all individual COVID-19 samples into one larger plastic bag
for pick-up.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Client Grams include updated and supplemental laboratory information. Please access our online Test Directory at www.SonoraQuest.com for the most current information
Stability: Room temperature: 48 Hours
Refrigerated: 48 Hours
Frozen: If delivery and processing exceed 48 hours, store specimens at -70°C or lower and
transport overnight in dry ice.
Method: Real-Time RT-PCR
Reference
Ranges:
Not Detected
Setup: Days, Evenings, & Nights: Monday through Sunday
Reports: 2-4 Days (will vary based on testing demand)
CPT*: 87635 (Commercial); U0002 (Medicare/Medicare Advantage/Medicaid)
Price: Client: $77.00 Patient: $77.00
Interface
Mapping:
Result Code
30907080
10907080
20907080
Result Name
Overall result
SARS-CoV-2 RNA
Pan-SARS RNA
Ask at order entry question:
Result Code
80907080
90907080
Result Name
Patient Symptomatic?
Source:
Response Options
Y/N
Nasopharyngeal swab/Oropharyngeal
swab
Comments: This test has been authorized by the FDA under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use by
authorized laboratories.
Information provided by Sonora Quest Laboratories. Retrieved 04/05/2020. Information should be used with caution. Contact Sonora Quest for the most up to date resources.
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Sonora Quest COVID-19 Test FAQ
Information provided by Sonora Quest Laboratories. Retrieved 04/05/2020. Information should be used with caution. Contact Sonora Quest for the most up to date resources.
Retrieved from https://www.sonoraquest.com/covid-19-information-for-healthcare-providers/