Influenza A, B and RSV, Rapid PCR
General Information
- Lab Name
- Rapid Influenza A, B, RSV PCR
- Lab Code
- FABRMC
- Epic Name
- (not orderable in Epic)
- Description
This assay tests for the presence of influenza types A and B and respiratory syncytial virus.
Test availability is limited by reagent supplies. Orders may be changed to alternative, but medically comparable tests, without notification, e.g. changing the FABRMC to FLURSV (see Influenza A, B & RSV PCR Panel [FLURSV]). Turn-around time and applicable CPT codes may be impacted.
- Synonyms
- influenza A-Rapid, influenza B-Rapid, influenza PCR-Rapid, respiratory syncytial virus-Rapid
- Components
-
Code Name FABRPS Rapid Flu/RSV PCR Specimen FLUAPR Rapid Influenza A PCR Result FLUBPR Rapid Influenza B PCR Result RSVPR Rapid RSV PCR Result
Interpretation
- Method
real-time RT-PCR
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Nasopharyngeal Flocked swab, with flexible minitip, UTM
- Collection
-
Flocked nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Univeral Transport Medium)
See order code Influenza A, B & RSV PCR Panel [FLURSV] for information on testing of other specimen types.
- Handling Instructions
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible.
- Quantity
-
Requested: NP swab in UTM
Minimum: NP swab in UTM
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Store specimen at 2 - 8 °C. DO NOT FREEZE
HMC SPS: Deliver to Microbiology as STAT on receipt.
UW-ML: Deliver to Microbiology as STAT upon receipt.
UW-NW: Deliver to UA bench as STAT upon receipt.
Stability: Specimen in UTM is stable for up to 24 hours when stored at room temperature or for up to 7 days when stored at 2 - 8°C.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Serology(SR)
- Frequency
- Run upon receipt
- Available STAT?
- Yes
- Performing Location(s)
-
HMC Microbiology
206-744-5858325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
UW-NW Main Lab
206-668-1344UW Medical Center – Northwest
1550 N 115th Street, A200
Seattle, WA 98133UW-MT Microbiology
206-520-4600Clinical Lab, Room # NW177,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 87631
- LOINC
- 78922-2