RAPID FLU+RSV+COVID-19

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
RAPID FLU/COVID


Alias/See Also
COVID-19+FLU/RSV, FLU(20MINS), SARS-COV2+FLU/RSV


Includes
COVID-19, FLU A(PCR), FLU B(PCR), RSV(PCR)


Preferred Specimen
NASOPHARYNX SWAB


Instructions
  1. **USE NASOPHARYNX AS SITE
  2. *** CALL LAB TO OBTAIN VIRAL TRANSPORT COLLECTION KIT.
  3. SAMPLE IS OBTAINED FROM THE NASOPHARYNX. SEND TO LAB AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, IF DELAYED PLEASE
  4. REFRIGERATE SAMPLE IN VIRAL MEDIA.


Transport Container
VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA KIT


Transport Temperature
SEND TO LAB ASAP, IF DELAYED REFRIGERATE.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Swab received with no viral transport media


Reference Range
Not Detected-Detected
​Detected Covid 19 PCR test will be sent to West Haven CT VA for Variant testing.


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUCNTION VT VA MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514



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.