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

Nasopharyngeal swabs transported in viral transport medium (VCM, UTM)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Note: Repeat testing may not be available due to decreased sample volume

Other Acceptable Specimens

Nasal swabs transported in viral transport medium (M4, VCM, UTM) or collected with the Abbott Universal Transport Collection Kit

Instructions

Note: All specimens stored frozen must be completely thawed at room temperature before running.

Transport Container

Nasopharyngeal swabs (preferred) in VCM, UTM
Nasal swab in Abbott Universal Transport Collection Kit

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2 to 8ºC up to 7 days

15 to 25ºC for 2 days

-70ºC up to 365 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: April 29, 2026

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.