COVID-19, INFLUENZA A/B PANEL by PCR

Test Code

COFLU

CPT Codes
87636

Includes

COVID-19
Influenza A
Influenza B

Preferred Specimen

Abbott Uniuversal Collection Kit

Minimum Volume

1 mL
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

Note: Samples will automatically be frozen if negative, and kept for 7 days.

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

Quantity Not Sufficient (QNS)
Leaking or contaminated samples

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: August 31, 2023

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.