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HelpTest Code FLU RSV COV Influenza A,B, RSV, COV
Additional Codes
LAB25372
Collection Method
Varies
Minimum Volume
1mL of specimen in Universal Transport Media
Container
Universal Viral Transport Media
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab
Acceptable Specimens
- Nares swab in 3-mL VTM or UTM
- NP or Nares swab in 2-mL eNAT medium
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 |
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) |
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
March 2024