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Epic Code LAB1231142 Influenza A/B, RSV PCR (CHS)

Test Name Alias

Flu | Respiratory Syncytial Virus | Influenza A | Influenza B, FLRSV, FLU A, FLU B, INFLUENZA

Interface Order Alias

1231142

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Viral Transport Media (UTM) Kit with Mini-Tip Swab for NP collection [ITM-1140078]

  

 

Collection Instructions

Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal (NP)
Container/Tube: UTM Universal Transport Media (UTM) Kit with Mini-Swab [ITM1140078] or Saline Collection Kit

 

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS 

 

Collection Instructions:

  • If possible, obtain specimen during the acute phase of the illness during the greatest amount of viral shedding.
  • Tilt the head of the patient, gently insert the swab through one of the nostrils and into the nasal passage.
  • Rotate the swab tip several times across the mucosal surface.
  • Remove the swab and insert into the red top tube of viral transport medium (UTM) immediately.
  • Push the swab into the tube and break the plastic shaft swab at the break line.
  • Replace cap and screw on tightly.
  • Label specimen with at least 2 patient identifiers (usually name and date of birth)
  • Send to lab immediately
  • Refrigerate if there will be a delay in reaching the laboratory.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature: Refrigerate or on ice (UTM)

Rejection Criteria

Nares (nostril) collections

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 4 Hours

Refrigerated: 72 hours

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 4 hours

Reference Range

Not detected

Performing Department

Microbiology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph Laboratory, St. Joseph, MI

Corewell Health Lakeland Niles Hospital Lab

Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Lab

Methodology

RT-PCR

CPT

87631

Epic Test ID

123010327

LOINC

COVID-19 PCR CT: N/A
COVID19 PCR: 94306-8
COVID-19 RESULT COMMENT: N/A
INFLUENZA A PCR: 34487-9
INFLUENZA B PCR: 40982-1
RSV PCR: N/A

Mayo Access Code

Unavailable for ordering

Reviewed Date

Added date: 4/16/2025