Influenza A and B and SARS-CoV-2 by PCR Metro Hospital Sites (Exception UMMC East Bank)
| Abbrev Code: | FLU-CV19PCR | ||
| Order Code: | LAB2023 | Order Name: | Influenza A/B & SARS COV2 PCR (No RSV) |
| Synonyms: | Respiratory Syncytial Virus PCR; FABPCR; FLUVID; Influenza A PCR,; Influenza B PCR; RSV PCR | ||
| Methodology: | Multiplex Real Time RT-PCR | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87636 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Test is performed 24 hours per day/7 days per week. Results are reported within 3 hours of receipt in the Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory. | ||
| Associated Links: | IDDL (Microbiology/Virology) Collection Container Guidelines, Nasopharyngeal Swab Collection |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Nasal and nasopharyngeal swab in Universal Viral Transport Medium |
| Container: | BD Universal Transport Media |
| Collection Instructions: |
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| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen type other than nasopharyngeal or nasal swabs in Universal Transport Medium are not acceptable for testing with this metholodology. Wooden swabs or calcium alginate swabs are not acceptable. ESwabs 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. Specimens placed in transport medium can be stored up to 24 hours at room temperature or up to seven days at 2-8°C prior to testing. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, St. Joseph's, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | This assay is for testing Influenza A, Influenza B and SARS-CoV-2 by PCR during influenza season, using nasopharyngeal swabs in patients with more severe symptoms who may need hospitalization. |
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