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COVID-19, INFLUENZA A/B PANEL by PCR
Test CodeCOFLU
CPT Codes
87636
Includes
- COVID-19
- Influenza A
- Influenza B
Preferred Specimen
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)
Transport Container
Abbott Universal Collection Kit
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- Note: Samples will automatically ve frozen if negative, and kept for 7 days.
- 2-8C up to 3 days
- -20C up to 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
- 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, and Influenza B virus in anterior nasal or nasopharyngeal swab specimens.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIMAM (Immunology, Alinity M)
Last Updated: May 9, 2024