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26279 COVID19, SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibody

COVID19, SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibody
Test Code: COV19IG
Synonyms/Keywords

COVID-19, Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, Antibody IgG, COVID19, SARS-CoV-2 IgG, COV19AB

Test Components

SARS-CoV-2 IgG

Useful For

This test is designed for detection of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in plasma from individuals suspected to be recovering, or recovered, from COVID-19 by their healthcare provider. It can be used to:

·         Identify potential convalescent plasma donors

·         Support diagnosis of acute COVID-19 illness in persons who present late. For persons who present 9–14 days after illness onset, serologic testing can be offered in addition to the recommended viral direct detection methods

·         Support a diagnosis when patients present with late complications of COVID-19 illness, such as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children

·         Support epidemiologic studies and for surveillance purposes, such as understanding the transmission dynamics of the virus in the general population

Specimen Requirements
Specimen TypePreferred Container/TubeAcceptable Container/TubeSpecimen VolumeSpecimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
 PlasmaLithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube (PST) Sodium Heparin tube (GTT) ​0.5 mL​0.4 mL

​0.3 mL

Collection Processing Instructions

Samples collected in gel barrier tubes must be removed from the primary tube prior to transporting to Marshfield. Do not send primary collection tube.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen TypeTemperatureTime
Plasma ​​ ​ ​ Ambient
​48 hours
 Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen at -20°C​30 days
Frozen at -70°C
​> 30 days
Rejection Criteria

Serum Samples

Interference

Interference: Avoid lipemic and hemolyzed samples.

Heterophile antibodies or human anti-animal antibodies (HAMA) may interfere and cause erroneous results.

Performing Laboratory Information
Performing LocationDay(s) Test PerformedAnalytical TimeMethodology/Instrumentation
 Marshfield
​Monday, Wednesday, Friday​2 hours​Chemiluminescent immunoassay/Beckman DXI 600
Test Information

Testing was performed using Beckman Access SARS-CoV-2 IgG II assay, under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

Fact sheets for this Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) assay can be found at the following links:

For Healthcare Providers:  https://www.fda.gov/media/146899/download

For Patients:  https://www.fda.gov/media/146900/download

Interpretation

Reported as REACTIVE or NON-REACT

REACTIVE (>= 10 AU/mL):     Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 IgG detected.

NON-REACT (< 10 AU/mL):  No IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 detected.​

Outreach CPTs
CPTModifier
(if needed)
QuantityDescriptionComments
​86769
Synonyms/Keywords

COVID-19, Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, Antibody IgG, COVID19, SARS-CoV-2 IgG, COV19AB

Test Components

SARS-CoV-2 IgG

Ordering Applications
Ordering ApplicationDescription
Cerner​COVID19, SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibody
COM​COVID19, SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibody
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen TypePreferred Container/TubeAcceptable Container/TubeSpecimen VolumeSpecimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
 PlasmaLithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube (PST) Sodium Heparin tube (GTT) ​0.5 mL​0.4 mL

​0.3 mL

Collection Processing

Samples collected in gel barrier tubes must be removed from the primary tube prior to transporting to Marshfield. Do not send primary collection tube.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen TypeTemperatureTime
Plasma ​​ ​ ​ Ambient
​48 hours
 Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen at -20°C​30 days
Frozen at -70°C
​> 30 days
Rejection Criteria

Serum Samples

Interference

Interference: Avoid lipemic and hemolyzed samples.

Heterophile antibodies or human anti-animal antibodies (HAMA) may interfere and cause erroneous results.

Useful For

This test is designed for detection of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in plasma from individuals suspected to be recovering, or recovered, from COVID-19 by their healthcare provider. It can be used to:

·         Identify potential convalescent plasma donors

·         Support diagnosis of acute COVID-19 illness in persons who present late. For persons who present 9–14 days after illness onset, serologic testing can be offered in addition to the recommended viral direct detection methods

·         Support a diagnosis when patients present with late complications of COVID-19 illness, such as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children

·         Support epidemiologic studies and for surveillance purposes, such as understanding the transmission dynamics of the virus in the general population

Test Components

SARS-CoV-2 IgG

Interpretation

Reported as REACTIVE or NON-REACT

REACTIVE (>= 10 AU/mL):     Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 IgG detected.

NON-REACT (< 10 AU/mL):  No IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 detected.​

For more information visit:
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing LocationDay(s) Test PerformedAnalytical TimeMethodology/Instrumentation
 Marshfield
​Monday, Wednesday, Friday​2 hours​Chemiluminescent immunoassay/Beckman DXI 600
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPTModifier
(if needed)
QuantityDescriptionComments
​86769
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.