SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID-19) and Influenza A and B, Qualitative NAAT : 31688

Test Code

QCVFLU or 31688

Alias/See Also

COVID19, Novel Coronavirus, nCOV, Wuhan, Coronavirus

CPT Codes
87636

Instructions

Each COVID-19 specimen transport vial that is submitted should be accompanied by its own separate requisition and transported in its own sealed bag.

Transport Container

Preferred Specimen

One (1) nasopharyngeal (NP) swab collected in VCM (UTM) medium tube, UTM-RT or equivalent Viral Transport Media (VTM); phosphate buffered saline (PBS) or 0.9% physiological saline
OR
One (1) nasal swab (Anterior Nares) collected in VCM (UTM) medium tube or equivalent Viral Transport Media (VTM); 0.9% physiological saline; phosphate buffered saline (PBS)

Minimum Volume

1 swab or 1 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen:
Nasopharyngeal swab or Nasal (Anterior Nares) swab collected in VCM (UTM) medium tube, UTM-RT or equivalent Viral Transport media (VTM): 30 days

Nasal (Anterior Nares) swab collected in 0.9% physiological saline: 7 days

Nasopharyngeal swab or Nasal (Anterior Nares) swab collected in phosphate buffered saline (PBS): Unacceptable

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

Calcium alginate swabs; Cotton swabs with wooden shaft; Amies liquid or gel transport used for bacterial cultures

Methodology
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) includes RT-PCR or TMA

Setup Schedule

Monday - Saturday

Report Available

1-3 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)

Limitations

This test has been authorized by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use by authorized laboratories.

Reference Range

FLU A Not detected
FLU B Not detected
SARS CoV 2 RNA Not detected

Clinical Significance

SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID-19) and Influenza A and B, Qualitative NAAT is a qualitative multi-target molecular diagnostics test that aids in simultaneous detection of COVID-19, influenza A and influenza B. This test is intended to be performed on respiratory specimens collected by a healthcare provider from individuals suspected of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19 or influenza.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics

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