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Test Code SARS-COV-2/FLU/RSV SARS-COV-2/Influenza A/B and RSV, PCR    

Important Note

  • NOTE: This test will automatically test for SARS-COV-2 / Influenza A/B, and RSV together from one specimen.

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Universal/Viral Transport Media, Smart Transport Media, M4 Media

Specimen Volume: 3mL

Collection Instructions:

     1. Collection from Nasopharynx

     2. Refer to Microbiology Specimen Collection Procedure for collection instructions

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens (specimen source is required):


Preferred:

Nasopharyngeal Swab: Flocked swab in viral transport media. Send specimen refrigerated.

 

Alternate:

Nasopharyngeal Wash: Minimum 2 mL of nasopharyngeal wash in a sterile container. Send specimen refrigerated. Note: Excessive wash volume may result in decreased test performance.

Nasopharyngeal Aspirate: Minimum 0.5 mL of nasopharyngeal aspirate in a sterile container containing 2 mL of saline. Send specimen refrigerated.

Oral/Pharyngeal (throat) Swab.  Throat swab in viral transport media. Send specimen refrigerated.

Specimen Collection Instructions

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday – Sunday

Reference Values

Negative

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
South Coastal Campus Laboratory 
Specialty Surgical Hospital Laboratory