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Test Name:
Influenza Virus A and B and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Panel, by RT-PCR
- SBMF No:
36154 - Performance Lab Name:
Flow Cytometry/Molecular Pathology - Test Mnemonic:
FLUABR PCR - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
87502; 87798 - LOINC Code:
31208-2; 49521-8; 40988-8; 40982-1; 50397-9 - Test Includes:
Influenza A Virus
Influenza B Virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - Also Known As:
Respiratory Virus Mini Panel - Spec Type:
Nasopharyngeal aspirate, washing, or swab - Spec Container:
Viral transport media (Microtest M4, M6, or UTM) - Pref Vol:
One (1) flocked swab - Spec Collect:
Insert flocked nasopharyngeal swab into patient’s nasal passage until a slight resistance is met
Rotate swab 2-3 times and hold swab in place for 5 seconds to ensure maximum absorbency
Withdraw swab and repeat procedure in other nares with the same swab
Remove swab, place in vial of viral transport media (M4, M6 or UTM), and break off shaft at molded breakpoint
NOTE: Also refer to SBMF publications:
P-1035 Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection Instructions
P-1173 Pediatric Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection Instructions - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated
Samples must be received at SBMF within 72 hours of collection time - Spec Stability:
3 days (72 hours) refrigerated (2-8°C) - Spec Reject:
Specimens collected on calcium alginate swab, sputum, tracheal aspirate, or bronchial wash samples
Specimen not received within 72 hours of collection - Methodology:
Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) - Use:
Detection of Influenza Virus A & B and RSV - Clinical Significance:
Establish if Influenzae A orB are the causative agents and, in some cases, can direct appropriate management - Reference Range:
No detectable Influenza Virus A nucleic acid (NA) by NA amplification
No detectable Influenza Virus B nucleic acid (NA) by NA amplification
No detectable Respiratory Syncytial Virus nucleic acid (NA) by NA amplification - Additional Test Info:
Results will vary depending on specimen quality/collection/handling, time of year, age of population, geographic location, etc.
A negative test does not exclude infection, so that the results should be used in conjunction with clinical findings in order to make an accurate diagnosis.
Both viable and nonviable viruses will be detected by this test.
This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems. Inc. - Day Run:
Mon-Sat - Time Run:
8:00 am - Time Reported:
5:00 pm - Test Type:
INFECTIOUS ORGANISM
