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Catalog ID Flu + RSV PCR Influenza A/B and RSV PCR

Important Note

FLU + RSV PCR will be cancelled if an RPP has been performed within the previous 24 hours. Both tests have Influenza A, Influenza B and RSV targets and duplicate testing is unnecessary.

 

If the FLU + RSV PCR is ordered simultaneously with an RPP, the FLU + RSV PCR will be performed first and if negative for all targets, the RPP will then be performed.

CPOE Test Name

FLU + RSV PCR

PCR FLU/RSV

Synonyms

Flu and RSV PCR; Flu PCR; Influenza PCR; RSV PCR

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal swab (NP) in viral transport media

Causes for Rejection

Improper swab/collection kit; improper labeling; delay in transit; specimen other than NP swab

 

 

Turn Around Time

Performed 7 days a week from 0600-2000. Turnaround time will vary depending on the volume of requests received, but the FLU + RSV PCR will have a shorter turnaround time as compared to the RPP. Actual test performance time is less than 30 minutes.

CPT / HCPCS Code

87631

Performing Lab

Microbiology Lab (BA-1672), 1-2807

Reference Values

Influenza A not detected

Influenza B not detected

RSV not detected

Interpretation

Erroneous test results might occur from improper specimen collection.

 

Negative results do not preclude influenza virus or RSV infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions.

 

Recent patient exposure to FluMist or other live inactivated influenza vaccines may cause inaccurate positive results.

 

This assay does not provide subtype information for Influenza A or B viruses.