Influenza A, B, RSV, COVID-19, NAAT

Message

Microbiology

Test Code

LAB5211772

Alias/See Also

SARS-CoV-2
COVID 19
RSV
Influenza

CPT Codes
0241U

Preferred Specimen

UTM/VTM Nasopharyngeal or Nasal Swab
Nasal wash

Minimum Volume

Swab immersed in 3mL UTM/VTM
Nasal wash 1mL

Instructions

Specimens may be hand carried to the Lab. Tube System may be utilized if specimens are double bagged.

Transport Container

Nasopharyngeal or Nasal Swab collected in 1 - 3 mL of UTM/VTM transport media.
Storeroom item #4210 Universal/Viral Transport Media. UTM/VTM are available in a variety of packaging and brands but liquid media is pink.

Nasal Wash in Sterile Container
Storeroom item #001691 Sterile Container

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature for up to 2 hours
Refrigerated for up to 24 hours

Methodology
NAAT

FDA Status
Emergency Use Authorization

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

In house testing = Same day
Reference Labs = 2-5 days

Reference Range

Negative

Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport / Hoag Irvine or
Quest Diagnostics or
Orange County Public Health Department

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.