Flu A, Flu B and RSV by PCR FLXRSV
| Method(s) | Multiplex Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR) |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Nasopharyngeal Swab (NP) in Universal Transport Media (UTM) or Viral Transport Media (VTM). Also nasal wash or nasal aspirate acceptable. |
| Transport | Transport human respiratory specimens at room temperature. Specimens placed in transport medium following collection can be stored for 24 hours at 15-30°C or store specimens refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 7 days. |
| Stability | Ambient: 24 hours Refrigerated: 7 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Any swab other than Dacron or flocked swabs and any transport media other than UTM or VTM. |
| Schedule | Daily, 24 hours per day |
| Billing Code | 3010446 |
| CPTCode | 87631 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
