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Test Code FRPCR Influneza A/B & RSV PCR

Clinical Indications

Useful for the detection of influenza A virus, influenza B virus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: Influenza A/B and RSV PCR
Sunquest Order Code: FRPCR
Px Order Code: Lab4183

Specimen Collection Type

Specimen Source: Nasopharyngeal or Nasal
Specimen Transport Device: Flocked swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM; pink liquid)

Minimum Collection Volume

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

N/A

Reference Range

Negative

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

Detected / Not Detected for each target

Rejection Criteria

Foam or gel swabs
Nasal wash / aspirate
Lower respiratory tract specimens (eg BAL)

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

3 days

Specimen Stability

24h at room temperature
7d at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

24/7

Analytic Time: <60 min

Maximum in lab time: 24 hours

Performing Lab - Department

TUKHS-BH-Microbiology

CPT Code

87631

LOINC Code

85476-0

Test Alias

NA