A laboratory test that assesses multiple biomarkers to provide a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's immune response to a COVID-19 infection. The test is typically performed on individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 and can aid in the monitoring of disease progression and severity. The panel includes measurements of various cytokines, chemokines, and other immune system markers that can help identify individuals who are at risk of developing severe complications from COVID-19. This information can aid in clinical decision-making and guide appropriate treatment interventions. Overall, the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Biomarkers Panel, Extended is a valuable tool in the ongoing effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by providing important information about an individual's immune response to the virus.

The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) biomarkers panel, an extended test, is important because it can help identify and monitor COVID-19 infections, including asymptomatic cases. The test includes a range of biomarkers that can determine the severity of the infection and help healthcare professionals monitor patients' progress. Ultimately, this test can help prevent the spread of the virus by identifying infected individuals and taking appropriate measures to contain the spread.

5 mL (4 mL min.) Serum from 2 SSTs. Ship refrigerated or frozen AND 2 mL (1 mL min.) Plasma from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Separate plasma within 2 hours of collection. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should avoid Biotin at least 8 hours prior to specimen collection AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE AND 3 mL Whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube. Mix thoroughly by inversion. Transport to Lab within 4 hours. If this is not possible, make PPP within 1 hour of collection as follows: Centrifuge sample at 3600 rpm for 15 min. ; transfer supernatant to a clean plastic tube. Centrifuge this supernatant again at 3600 rpm for 15 min. ; finally transfer the supernatant (PPP) to one labelled clean plastic screw capped vial. FREEZE IMMEDIATELY. Ship frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Form 15) is mandatory.

Electrical Impedence, VCS, Spectrophotometry, Indirect ISE, Immunoturbidimetry, Photo-optical clot detection, CLIA

Sample Daily by 4 pm; Report Same day

*CBC *NLR *D-Dimer *Ferritin *PT *CRP *LFT *KFT *LDH *IL-6 *Procalcitonin

Patient should avoid Biotin at least 8 hours prior to specimen collection. Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Form 15) is mandatory.