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Test Code PCRIR Influenza/RSV PCR Panel

Infectious

Additional Codes

YRMC Care - LAB5933

Performing Laboratory

YRMC Microbiology

Day(s) Test Set Up

Sunday through Saturday during Microbiology hours of operation

Specimen Requirements

Specimen source is required.

 

NP Swab in VTM (Viral Transport Media)

Bronchial Wash

Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)

Specimen Transport Temperature

NP Swab in VTM  - Room Temperature – 4 hours

 

Bronchial Wash or BAL – 2 hours

LOINC Code

50219-5

Reference Values

Negative for all targets tested.

 

Includes Influenza A with subtypes H1, 2009 H1, H3, Influenza B and RSV.

Methodology

Multiplex PCR

Test Classification and CPT Code

87632

 

NP Swab Specimens - Testing on this specimen type has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is performed according to manufacturer’s instructions. Performance characteristics for this test have been verified by Yuma Regional Medical Center Laboratory in compliance with CLIA recommendations.

 

Bronchial Wash or Bronchoalveolar Lavage - Testing on this specimen type was validated and its performance characteristics determined by Yuma Regional Medical Center Laboratory. Testing on this specimen type has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes.  It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 ("CLIA") as qualified to perform high complexity clinical testing and has validated this test in compliance with CLIA regulations.

Specimen Collection Instructions

NP Swab - Using the NP swab with the Green cap, swab both nares as deep into the nasal passages as possible without creating severe discomfort to the patient.  Remove the cap from a tube of VTM (provided by the laboratory). Cut the wire shaft on the swab and ensure that the swab is immersed in the pink liquid at the bottom of the tube.

NP specimens not submitted in VTM will be rejected for testing

 

Bronchial Wash/BAL – collect per established procedure and submit specimen in a sterile aspirate trap.