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Order Mnemonic COVIDC4PLEX

Message
For RSV PCR on all patients 7 years and older, order mnemonic RSVPCRQ. This is for in-house and out patients.


Test Code
COVIDC4PLEX


Alias/See Also
RSVPCR


CPT Codes
87420

Includes
COVID, FLU A&B, and RSV


Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal washes, aspirates or swabs placed in Viral transport media


Minimum Volume
0.5 ml


Instructions
Insert small swab into the posterior nasopharynx via the nose. Rotate the swab 2 to 4 times and hold in place for 5 seconds. Place in viral transport media.


Transport Container
Viral transport media



Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
24 hours at 4ºC


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
specimen swab without viral transport media


Methodology
PCR

Setup Schedule
when received


Report Available
1 hour


Performing Laboratory
Frederick Health Laboratory


Last Updated: October 3, 2024


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.