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Test Code LAB3737 Rapid Resp SHORT Flu/RSV/Covid PCR Panel Qual

Important Note

This test only detects Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2.

Infectious

Additional Codes

Rapid SHORT

Clinical System Name

Rapid Resp SHORT Flu/RSV/Covid PCR Panel Qual

Synonyms

LAB3737

RapidSHORT PCR

Flu

Flu A

Flu B

RSV

COVID-19

Influenza

Influenza A

Influenza B

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

SARS-CoV-2

Respiratory Viruses

Rapid Respiratory Flu RSV COVID PCR Qual

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab, Midturbinate (MT) Swab, (Oropharyngeal Swab accepted but not preferred), Anterior Nasal swab (only asymptomatic patients should use anterior nasal collections for SARS-CoV-2. Symptomatic patients should still have middle turbinate (MT) or nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs collected.)

Container: Swab in Universal Transport Media or Viral Transport Media

Preferred Vol: N/A

Minimum Vol: N/A

 

Collection: Please consult the Photo Swab Guide to determine which swab to collect. 


Note: Dry Swabs, Nasal Wash, Tracheal Aspirate, and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) in UTM are NOT FDA-cleared specimen types for Cepheid Flu/RSV/Covid PCR assay. Order "Rapid Lower Respiratory Viral/Bacterial PCR Panel" and "COVID-19 PCR Qualitative" tests for these samples.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Specimen Type, Age of Specimen

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Storage location: Core or Microbiology Fridge

 

SCH: Samples should be given to Core Lab.

 

Regional Clinics: Samples should be given to Regional Clinic Lab.

 

Non-Children's Hospital Off-site collection: Refrigerate at 4°C for transport. 

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
NP/MT/OP/AN Swab in UTM

RT

≤ 24 h
NP/MT/OP/AN Swab in UTM

2-8 C

≤ 7 d
NP/MT/OP/AN Swab in UTM

-20 C or -70 C

 N/A

CPT Codes

0241U

Methodology

Cepheid GeneXpert Real-Time PCR

 

Description

Rapid multiplex PCR for detection of Flu A, Flu B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2.

 

This test provides rapid results to identify patients infected with Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and COVID.

 

See Rapid Upper Respiratory Viral/Bacterial PCR Panel if testing for additional viruses and/or atypical bacteria.

Availability at SCH

STAT Performed TAT
Y 24/7

1 h

Performing Laboratories

Seattle Children's Hospital Laboratory

Regional Clinic Laboratories

Departments

Departments: Core Chemistry and Regional Labs

Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)

Limitations

Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for patient management decisions.

 

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

 

This test is not intended to differentiate Influenza A subtypes or Influenza B lineages. If differentiation of specific influenza subtypes and strains is needed, additional testing, in consultation with state or local public health departments, is required.

 

Assay does not include Flu A subtype identification.

Availability at Regional Clinics

STAT Performed TAT
Y During Clinic Hours*

1 h

 

*Regional Clinics: Samples received after 10pm weekdays and 8pm weekends/holidays will be sent to SCH Core Lab for testing.