SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B by PCR, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Test Code

CFRPC

Alias/See Also

COVID-19, COVID, SARS, SARS-CoV-2, Influenza, FLU, RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus

CPT Codes
0241U

Includes

SARS-CoV-2
Influenza A
Influenza B
Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Preferred Specimen

Submit Nasopharyngeal Swab in approved viral media (BD UVT, Remel M4RT, Medschenker Viral Transport, or Copan VTM)

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimens may be stored at room temperature for up to 8 hours. Specimens are stable up to 7 days if refrigerated.

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

Incorrect media or swab type.

Methodology
PCR

Setup Schedule

Monday - Sunday

Reference Range

Normal (SARS-CoV2 not detected, Influenza A not detected, Influenza B not detected, Respiratory Syncytial Virus not detected).

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department

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.