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Test Code COVFLURSV COVID, INFLUENZA A and B, RSV PCR

Important Note

For the detection of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus

*Please note: This test is does not define Influenza A subtypes, Influenza B lineages, COVID stains, or RSV subgroups.

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: COV2/FLU/RSV PCR,NP
  • Medinet Ref Code:COVFLURSV
  • OV Code:IMO*COVFLURSV

Performing Laboratory

St. Luke's Hospital

Methodology

Multiplex real-time, reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

Specimen Requirements

Nasal Pharyngeal Swab Specimens and Nasal Swab Specimens can be collected following St. Luke’s standard procedures and placed into the Xpert® Viral Transport Medium or Copan UTM (1 or 3 mL tube with transport medium). Specimens should be transported at 2–8 °C.

 

Specimens can be stored at room temperature (15–30 °C) for up to 24 hours and refrigerated (2–8 °C) up to seven days until testing is performed on the GeneXpert.

Reference Values

Negative

Test Classification and CPT Coding

0241U