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INFLUENZA A/B RSV SARS-COV2,PCR |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2531 Geisinger Epic ID: 44144 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab (preferred/optimal specimen). Other acceptable but suboptimal specimen types for diagnostic purposes include: nasal swab, nares swab, nose swab and nasal wash/aspirate, sputum, bronchial washes, and tracheal aspirate specimens. | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
Viral Transport Mailer
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Special notes: |
Refer to the Microbiology Collection Appendix for collection instructions. Check expiration date on collection/transport device before use. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated (2-8°C) | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature (15-25°C): 48 hours. Refrigerated (4°C): 7 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Specimens stored or transported at incorrect temperatures. Specimens not in viral/universal transport medium. Improperly labeled/identified specimens. Specimens collected on wooden shafted swab. Expired transport medium. Specimens which exceed stability limits. Quantity of specimen insufficient. Improper specimen type – all other respiratory sources will be credited and reordered as RPPCR. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
Negative. No viral RNA for influenza A virus, influenza B virus, respiratory syncytial virus detected, SARS-COV-2 by PCR (Amplified Probe). | |
Critical values/courtesy alerts: |
Positive. Specific viral RNA (influenza A virus, influenza B virus, respiratory syncytial virus, SARS-COV-2) detected by PCR (Amplified Probe). | |
Additional information: |
See Respiratory Flow Diagram. | |
CPT code(s): |
0241U | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Molecular detection of viral RNA of influenza A/B,RSV /SARS-COV-2 from approved respiratory swab. | |
Methodology: |
Mutiplex Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) |
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Synonyms: |
Comprehensive viral studies, viral culture, PCR, influenza A virus, influenza B virus, RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, rapid virus testing, viral PCR ABRP
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Clinical significance: |
The rapid and accurate detection of respiratory viral pathogens helps facilitate appropriate patient management. Viral detection is important to rule out bacteria as a cause of respiratory tract disease, and limit antiobiotic therapy. Identification of some viruses can also establish an etiology, guide appropriate antiviral therapy, provide an accurate prognosis, and facilitate appropriate infection control isolation policies. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Donna Wolk PhD, D(ABMM), Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM) | |
| Review Date: | 12/31/2022 | |
Performing Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy