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Test Code LAB9373 SARS CoV-2 / Influenza / RSV PCR

Performing Section

Microbiology

Purpose/Principle

The Xpert® Infinity SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV test is a rapid, multiplexed real-time RT-PCR test intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and RSV viral RNA specimens collected from individuals suspected of respiratory viral infection.

Special Collection Notes

Testing only available during Influenza season.
Collect specimen according to standard operating procedure.

Specimen Type

-Swab:

Respiratory PCR Swab with UTM Media Nasopharyngeal Swab (Dacron or locked in Viral Transport, no dry swabs)

Mid-turbinate Swab: Mid-Turbinate Swab Collection Kit (in Viral Transport, no dry swabs)

 

-Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Tracheal aspirate and Bronchoalveolar Lavage:

Sterile screw capped container

Specimen Volume

Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Tracheal aspirate and Bronchoalveolar Lavage:
Preferred: 1.0mL
Minimum: 0.5mL

Processing Instructions

Store and send refrigerated on wet ice.
For saline samples, if transport is greater than 24 hours, freeze specimen at -20 to -70 Celsius and send on dry ice.

Temperature

Refrigerated/Frozen

Test Components

SARS COV-2 PCR
Influenza A Virus
Influenza B Virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Reference Range

SARS COV-2 PCR

Not Detected

 

Influenza A Virus

Not Detected

 

Influenza B Virus

Not Detected

 

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Not Detected

TAT

6 hours

Additional Notes

Testing only available during Influenza season.

Aliases

FLUVID
SARS
COVID
FLU
Influenza
RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus

CPT

0241U
87635
87631