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Know When to Use U0005

Published on Tue Mar 09, 2021

Question: We’re performing SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid tests using high throughput technology. Could you explain how we should use U0005? Nevada Subscriber Answer: Because you stated that you’re performing high-throughput nucleic acid testing for SARS-CoV-2, the primary code for the service is U0003 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [...]
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