RAPID INFLUENZA A/B AND RSV BY PCR

Test Code

LAB12302168

Includes

Rapid test for influenza A,B and RSV. Test does not test for influenca C. This test does not differentiate Influenza A subtypes. False-negative results may occur if the virus has genomic mutations, insertions, deletions, or rearrangements or if performed very early in the course of the illness.

Preferred Specimen

Nasophryngeal swab placed in UTM (Universal Viral Transport Medium- red cap tube)
Eswab (Amiesliquid)
Sterile Normal Saline (NS).

Instructions

Must be collected in transport media specific for the test.

Deliver to Microbiology lab immediately.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days

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

Nasal swabs collected on any swab other than those specific for the test will be rejected. Specimens in leaking containers will not be tested. Dry swabs,calcium alginate swabs, samples in bacterial transport systems, and body fluids will not be tested.

Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using Xpert Flu/ RSV XC assay and the Cepheid GeneXpert System.

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Bluefield Pavilion Campus
Berkeley Medical Center
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Potomac Valley Hospital
United Hospital Center

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.