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HelpTest Code FLU RSV COV Influenza A,B, RSV, COV
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LAB25372
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Varies
Container
Universal Viral Transport Media
Specimen Type
Preferred
- Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab or Nares swab in 3-mLVTM or UTM
Acceptable
- Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab or Nares swab in 2-mL eNAT medium
Minimum Volume
1mL of specimen in Universal Transport Media
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 48 Hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) |
3-mLVTM or UTM- 7 days 2-mL eNAT medium- 6 days |
| Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) | 30 days ( sample may underone one freeze/thaw cycle) |
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Positive or Negative
Critical Value
Positive result
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Interfering Subtances/Other | Specimens not submitted in Viral Transport Media, QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Cepheid GeneXpert |
CPT Codes
0241U
Last review/edit date
2025