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COVID-19, INFLUENZA A/B, RSV PANEL by PCR
Message***Nasopharyngeal collections are considered the gold standard for RSV testing***
Test Code
CFLUP
Alias/See Also
Flu
CPT Codes
87637
Includes
- COVID-19
- Influenza A
- Influenza B
- RSV
Preferred Specimen
Anterior nasal swab from both nostrils
Abbott Universal Collection Kit
Abbott Universal Collection Kit
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Note: Repeat testing may not be available due to decreased sample volume
Note: Repeat testing may not be available due to decreased sample volume
Other Acceptable Specimens
Swabs transported in viral transport medium (M4, VCM, UTM)
Instructions
Note: All specimens stored frozen must be completely thawed at room temperature before running.
Transport Container
Abbott Universal Collection Kit
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- Note: Samples will automatically be frozen if negative, and kept for 7 days.
- 2 to 8ºC up to 3 days
- -20ºC up to 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
The following conditions will result in a rejected specimen:
- Quantity Not Sufficient (QNS)
- Leaking or contaminated samples
- Alinity m Multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit
Methodology
RT-PCR
Setup Schedule
M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su
Report Available
Within 48 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
Not Detected
Clinical Significance
Useful for the simultaneous qualitative detection of COVID-19, Influenza A, Influenza B, and RSV virus in anterior nasal or nasopharyngeal swab specimens.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIMAM (Immunology, Alinity M)
Last Updated: September 13, 2024