Test Code FLURSV Influenza A/B and RSV PCR LAB5116
Test Method
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (rtPCR)
Specimen Requirement
Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimen is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
The specimen should be collected as soon as possible after
the
clinical onset of disease. Highest viral titers are present
during
the acute illness. Nasal collection kit supplies are distributed
by
the hospital laboratory sites. Specimens in Viral Transport
Media
can be stored at room temperature up to 24 hours and
refrigerated
at 2-8°C for up to seven days.
- Collect the specimen using the COPAN FLOQ swab in the Xpert
Nasopharyngeal Sample Collection Kit. - Remove the cap from the Xpert Viral Transport Medium tube.
- Insert the swab into the tube.
- Break the swab shaft by bending it against the tube wall.
- Replace the cap and close tightly.
- Label with appropriate patient information.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the
specimen
arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen
arrives at the testing site.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of Influenza A and B and RSV.
CPT Code Information
87631 – Respiratory virus, multiple types or subtypes,
3-5
targets
LOINC
85476-0 Influenza virus A and B and Respiratory syncytial
virus
RNA panel – Upper respiratory specimen by Probe and
target
amplification method.
Reference Value
Influenza A: Negative
Influenza B: Negative
RSV: Negative