Antibody to Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, IgG, CIA Example Reports Negative Positive Mnemonic COV19 IGG Synonym Novel Coronavirus - COVID-19 - COVID-2019 - Coronavirus - SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Includes COVID-19 IgG Antibody Specimen Collection Requirements Patient Preparation No patient preparation is necessary. Collect Serum or plasma, one 5.0 mL gold (SST), 7.0 mL red top, or 3.0 mL mint green (lithium heparin, PST) top tube Handling Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature (minimum: SST – 30 minutes and red top tubes – 60 minutes). Separate serum from cells before transport. Preferred Volume 1.0 mL Serum or Plasma Minimum Volume 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma (1.2 mL minimum whole blood draw) Transport Refrigerated Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed specimens or lipemic samples. Samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination. Stability AFTER SEPARATION FROM CELLS: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 2 weeks Testing Information Note Please, refer to the following for information: COVID-19 Antibody Fact Sheet for Providers COVID-19 Antibody Fact Sheet for Patients Performed Monday - Saturday Reported 1 – 2 days Method Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Reference Values Reference Values Negative or Positive Interpretation is provided for each result. CPT Codes 86769 Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2020 09:43:41 PM Client Services: 503-413-1234