INFLUENZA A AND RSV BY PCR, BAL

Test Code

LAB1231007

CPT Codes
87502

Includes

Influenza A and RSV testing

Preferred Specimen

Bronchoalveolar lavage sample (BAL)

Minimum Volume

2mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Place specimens in the refirgerated Molecular Diagnostics Rack.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 4 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimens in leaking containers will not be tested. Samples in bacterial transport systems and body fluids will not be tested.

Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Setup Schedule

Daily (Sunday-Saturday)

Reference Range

Not Detected

Clinical Significance

Specimens are analyzed by the Hologic Panther Flu/RSV assay at J.W.Ruby Memorail Hospital.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospitals,Inc.

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.