Influenza A and B and Sars-CO V2
| Sunquest Code: | FLUVID | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB2023 | Epic Name: | Flu A/B & COVID PCR |
| Synonyms: | Influenza A PCR; Influenza B PCR; RSV PCR; Respiratory Syncytial Virus PCR; Real-Time PCR; FABPCR; Covid 19 | ||
| Methodology: | Mutliplex Real Time RT-PCR | ||
| Test Includes: | Influenza A, Influenza B, Covid 19 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Test is performed 24 hours per day/7 days a week. Results are reported within 2 hours of receipt in the testing laboratory. | ||
| Associated Links: | Covid EUA Information, Alternate Covid Swabs and Transport Containers, CDC Evaluation and Reporting Persons Under Investigation, Coronavirus CDC Guidelines, Covid PCR FAQ for Clinicians, Covid-19 Workflow, HAN Guidelines, MLS Updates |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Nasal and nasopharyngeal swab in Universal Transport Medium |
| Container: | BD Universal Transport Media (Alternate Covid Swabs and Transport Containers. See Associated Link) |
| Collection Instructions: | Nasal or nasopharyngeal swab: Flocked swab in Universal Viral Transport Medium only.
Swabs only: If sending via PTS, the specimen must be placed into another lab specimen bag. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen types other than nasopharyngeal or nasal swabs in viral transport medium are not acceptable for testing with this methodology. Wooden swabs or calcium alginate swabs are not acceptable. |
| Contraindications: | Recent patient exposure to FluMist or other live attenuated influenza vaccines may cause inaccurate positive results. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. Specimen placed in transport medium can be stored up to 24 hours at room temperature or up to 7 days at 2-8°C prior to testing. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | Intended for the simultaneous, qualitative detection and differentiation of Influenza A, Influenza B and SARS-CoV-2 specimens collected from individuals suspected of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19. |
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