| Influenza A virus, Influenza B virus, RSV virus, and COVID NAAT (8000100029) | |
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| Test Mnemonic: | ABRCOVIDNAAT |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | Nasopharyngeal swab: insert fine-tip Dacron or flocked swab past nasal turbinates into posterior nasopharynx. Turn swab several times and remove. https://www.medialab.com/dv/dl.aspx?d=1380488&dh=21283&u=87474&uh=bc5aa
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| Container: | Universal Transport Medium (UTM) |
| Minimum Volume: | 3mL |
| Storage/Transport: | Store/Transport specimen refrigerated, 2-8 °C |
| Specimen Preparation: | Place swab in Unversal Transport Medium (UTM) or Viral Transport Medium (VTM). |
| Stability: | Specimens must be refrigerated if transport delayed. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Inappropriate source. Prolonged storage at room temperature. Repeat samples. Specimens received in non-sterile containers. Wooden swabs. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection on requisition form. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Turnaround Time: | Test is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week. |
| Methodology: | Nucleic Acid Amplification |
| Performed: | Clinical Microbiology |
| Synonyms: | Influenza, FLU, RSV, COVID, SARS |
| Clinical Indication: | Differential diagnosis of respiratory disease caused by Influenza A virus, Influenza B virus, Respiratory Syncytial virus and SARS-CoV-2. |
| Patient Preparation : | Nasopharyngeal swab or anterior nasal swab |
| CPT 4 Code: | 87631 |
| Note: | All four viruses are tested and reported with this test method.
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| 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. | |