Laboratory Services
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Molecular Detection, PCR
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| Test Description |
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Molecular Detection, PCR
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| Synonym(s) |
SARS-CoV-2, Coronavirus, COVID, influenza, flu, RSV, PCR |
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| Test ID |
FLURSVCOVIDPCR
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| General Information |
Multiplex PCR for the detection of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, and RSV from a single sample |
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| Container Type |
Sterile container with viral transport media (VTM), universal transport media (UTM), or phosphate buffered saline (PBS) |
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| Specimen Type |
NP swab |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Nasopharyngeal swab in approved transport media: Remel M4, M4RT, Copan UTM, BD UTM, Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over mucosa surface to maximize recovery of cells. Place swab in 3 mL transport media. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1.0 mL |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated: 3 days |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Improper or inadequate patient identification, specimen in expired or incorrect collection vials. Vials with no swab present or vials with incorrect swab type used. Vials that have leaked into the specimen bag will also be rejected. |
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| Department (code) |
Molecular |
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| Methodology |
Multiplex real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) |
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| Estimated TAT |
1-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Sunday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
U0003; 87631 |
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| Reference Range |
Not Detected |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
31208-2, 76078-5, 76080-1, 76089-2 |
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| Additional Information |
This test is specific for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and RSV; therefore, the results do not exclude the possibility of infection with other respiratory viruses. |
