SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Sequencing | Minnesota Department of Health

Aliases

COVID, COVID-19, coronavirus

Test Name

SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Sequencing

Test Code

SC2GENO

Methodology

Whole genome sequencing

Overview/Supplementary

This assay identifies SARS-CoV-2 variants from positive clinical specimens using whole genome sequencing. For details on SARS-CoV-2 sample submission, please refer to the Next-Generation Sequencing COVID-19 Sample Submission website (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/idlab/lisngs.html).

Patient-specific test reports are not generated for the SARS-CoV-2 sequencing assay. Minnesota-focused subsampling data can be found on the MDH Variants Dashboard under Case and Variant Data (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/stats/case.html#NaN).

Turn Around Time

Not applicable

Specimen Requirements

Specimens in DMEM, EMEM, Sterile PBS, Sterile saline, UTM, or VTM: Bronchial wash, Bronchoalveolar lavage/BAL, Dual NP/OP swab, Nasal aspirate, Nasal swab, Nasal wash, Nasopharyngeal swab, Oropharyngeal swab, Sputum, or Tracheal aspirate

Preferred volume: 3 mL

Minimum volume: 200 µL

Special Considerations

None

Transport/Stability

Specimens stored refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) must be shipped on cold packs. Specimens stored frozen (≤0°C) must be shipped on dry ice (preferred) or cold packs.