Influenza A/B and RSV, QL, Real-Time PCR

Message

Performed at BUMCT

Test Code

INFLUABRSV (Tucson)

Alias/See Also

Respiratory, Influenza A, Influenza B, Flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, RSV, Qualitative, PCR, qPCR, Panel, Tucson

Preferred Specimen

Nasopharyngeal (NP) Flexible Minitip Flocked swab collected in 3mL Universal Transport Media (UTM red-cap).

Minimum Volume

0.5mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Methodology
3M MdX Liaison

Setup Schedule

Daily (7am-3pm)

Report Available

1 Day

Clinical Significance

This test is a multiplex real-time PCR assay for the rapid in vitro qualitative detection and discrimination of Influenza A virus, Influenza B virus and Respiratory Syncytial virus (RSV) RNA in nasopharyngeal swab specimens from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.