SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B, RSV

Alias/Synonym: Viral Panel: Covid, Flu, RSV

CPT Code: 87634

Includes:
N gene, Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV
Specimen Type, Preferred:
Naropharyngeal swab
Specimen Type, Alternate:
Oropharyngeal swab
Sample Quantity, Preferred:
3mL
Sample Quantity, Minimum:
1mL
Transport Container:
Viral transport medium (VTM)
Universal transport medium (UTM)
Sterile saline/PBS
Transport Temperature:
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions:
Specimen Stability:
5 day(s)
Rejection Criteria:
Room temperature greater than 5 days
Clinical Significance:
Identifying SARS-CoV-2, influenza and RSV virus in patients suspected of a respiratory virus by their healthcare providers.
Limitations:
This test can only detect mutations within the N gene of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Influenza A, B and RSV
Turnaround Time:
1 - 2 day(s)
Reference Ranges:
Negative