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Order Code LABSARSCOV2FLU COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 RNA/Influenza A & B, Molecular Detection

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV SARS-CoV-2/Influenza A&B, Molecular Detection

LABSARSCOV2FLU

RVCOVIDFLU

 

Specimen Requirements

Useful For

Detection and differentiation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) illness (due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2: SARS-CoV-2) and influenza A and B viral infection in a single test using upper respiratory tract specimens

 

Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal (NP) 

Supplies: Nasopharyngeal Swab (Rayon Mini-Tip Swab) (T515)

Container/Tube: Universal transport media, viral transport media (eg, Copan UTM-RT, BD VTM, MicroTest M4, M4-RT, M5).
Specimen Volume: Entire 3 mL collection

Collection Instructions:
1. Collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over nasal or pharyngeal mucosa surface to maximize recovery of cells.
2. Swab must be placed into transport medium. Swab shaft should be broken so that the there is no obstruction to the sample or pressure on the media container cap.
3. Do not send in glass tube.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Stability      
Flocked Swab in Transport Media Ambient 48 hours
  Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen N/A

 

Rejection Criteria

  • UTM without a swab
  • Specimens with a swab that has been cut
  • Specimens not in preservative

Reference Value

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19): Not Detected
Influenza A: Not Detected
Influenza B: Not Detected

 

Note: All detected results must be reported to the appropriate public health authority guidelines.

Methodology

Automated Nucleic Acid Amplification

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center

Ridgeview Two Twelve Medical Center 

Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center

Ridgeview Le Sueur Hospital


 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87636