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Test Code LAB5072 Influenza A / B and RSV Molecular Detection by NAT

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal Swab

Specimen Requirement

Nasopharyngeal swab: NP swab in 3 mL universal transport media.

 

Remove excess excretions from anterior nares. Incline the patient’s head back. Gently insert the mini-tip flexible flocked swab straight back. Keep the swab near the septum floor of the nose while gently pushing the swab into the osterior nasopharynx until resistance is felt. Rotate the swab 2-3 times and hold in place for 5 seconds and remove from nostril carefully. Place swab in universal transport media and break off swab at scored marking.

Nasopharyngeal swab specimen collection posters are available upon request from the Microbiology Lab.

Rejection Criteria

Reject if specimen container unlabeled or leaking.

Reject for inappropriate storage or transfer.

Storage and Transport

Transport the specimen to the Laboratory immediately or store the specimen at 2-8° C and transport to the Microbiology Lab at 2-8° C within 72 hours.

 

For longer storage, the specimen may be frozen at -70° C or colder and transported on dry ice.

Testing Schedule

Performed daily

Reference Range

Not Detected

Testing Department

Microbiology

Method

Qualitative detection of influenza A, influenza B and respiratory syncytial virus by nucleic acid testing.

CPT Code

87631

Additional Testing Locations

This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:

  • Devils Lake

STAT Turnaround Time

60 minutes

Routine Turnaround Time

24 hours