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COVID-19 SCREENING, SARS-COV-2, FLU A & B, RSV PCR, CEPHEID, MICROBIOLOGY
Test CodeLAB1230890
CPT Codes
87635
Includes
Rapid test for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B and RSV. False-negative results may occur if the virus has genomic mutations, insertions, deletions or rearrangements or if perfomed very early in the course of the illness. Recent patient exposure to FluMist® or other live attenuated influenza vaccines may cause inaccurate positive results.
Preferred Specimen
1 nasal or nasopharyngeal swab in UTM/VTM (Universal/Viral Transport Media)
Minimum Volume
1 swab containing 1.0 mL fluid/media
Instructions
Deliver to Microbiology lab immediately.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: ≤24 hours Refrigerated: ≤7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Calcium alginate swab, Cotton swabs with wooden shaft, ESwab (Amies liquid)
Received beyond 24 hours at room temperature or 7 days refrigerated after collection.
Received beyond 24 hours at room temperature or 7 days refrigerated after collection.
Methodology
Multiplexed real-time RT-PCR using the Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV cartridge
Setup Schedule
Sunday- Saturday
Reference Range
Negative for SARS CoV2, Influenza A, Influenza B or RSV
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc.
