Technical Bulletin
May 2020
Topic: SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 Testing Options
In response to CMS guidelines for managing COVID-19 in Nursing Homes, CLS offers COVID-19 testing by PCR and COVID-19 IgG Antibody (serology). As a part of CLS testing services we will provide statistical reporting of positive and negative results relative to your facility(ies). The following tests are available to all residents, staff, staff family members and vendors:
| Test # | Test Name | Specimen Type |
| 1581 | Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 PCR | VTM Swab |
| 1582 | Respiratory Path Panel + COVID-19 PCR | (2) VTM Swabs |
| 1576 | SARS CoV2 Ab (IgG) | Serum |
|
176 129 823 1145 433 210 400 |
COVID Panel:
Ferritin LDH CRP Procalcitonin, D-Dimer Comprehensive Metabolic Panel CBC with Diff. |
1 . SST
2. LAV 3. Plasma from Lav-Frozen 4. Plasma from Blue- Frozen |
To order COVID-19 testing kits please contact our Supply Department at 770-307-5820.
To set up testing for residents, staff, staff family members, vendors or for further testing information; please contact our Client Services Department or, email COVID19@clinicallaboratoryservices.com.