| Virus, Respiratory by PCR (088-0000,088-0001,088-0002) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | V PCRABR |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Test Included: | Detection of Influenza A virus, Influenza B virus and Respiratory syncytial virus in a multiplex PCR test. |
| Collection: | Collect nasopharygeal swab or nasal washings |
| Container: | VTM - Viral tranport medium |
| Minimum Volume: | 2mL |
| Storage/Transport: | Transport on ice or cold to the laboratory as soon as possible |
| Specimen Preparation: | Collect NP swab or nasal washings and place in VTM. |
| Stability: | 24 hours on ice |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improper collection or transport conditions, delayed transport, transport at room temperature, wooden shaft swabs in VTM, swabs not in VTM, unlabeled or mislabeled samples, no date and time of collection |
| Reference Range: | Not detected |
| Turnaround Time: | Test is performed twice daily during respiratory season (winter). It is performed as long into spring as cases are in the community or when approved by a Director of Clinical Microbiology. |
| Methodology: | PCR |
| Performed: | |
| Lab: | Clinical Microbiology |
| Synonyms: | Viral respiratory test; Influenza A by PCR, Influenza B by PCR, RSV by PCR, PCR for respiratory viruses |
| Clinical Indication: | Infections due to Influenza A virus or Influenza B virus or Respiratory syncytial virus |
| Patient Preparation : | Nasal washings with sterile saline or VTM |
| Note: | VTM is available from the Clinical Microbiology Lab - Room 5.175 McCullough |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |