SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID-19) and Influenza A and B, Qualitative NAAT

SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID-19) and Influenza A and B, Qualitative NAAT

Test Code

31688
87636
To meet regulatory reporting requirements for COVID-19 testing, the patient's address, phone number and other demographic details are required for this order.
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
31688
87636
To meet regulatory reporting requirements for COVID-19 testing, the patient's address, phone number and other demographic details are required for this order.
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID-19) and Influenza A and B, Qualitative NAAT - SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID-19) and Influenza A and B, Qualitative NAAT is a qualitative multi-target molecular diagnostics test that aids in simultaneous detection of COVID-19, influenza A and influenza B. This test is intended to be performed on respiratory specimens collected by a healthcare provider from individuals suspected of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19 or influenza.

Result Interpretation:
• A Detected result indicates that RNA from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, or influenza B was Detected. Clinical correlation with patient history ...

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) includes RT-PCR or TMA

Assay Category

This test has been authorized by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use by authorized laboratories.

Reference Range(s)

FLU A Not detected
FLU B Not detected
SARS CoV 2 RNA Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

Novel Coronavirus,Wuhan,COVID19,Flu,nCOV,Coronavirus

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) includes RT-PCR or TMA
This test has been authorized by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use by authorized laboratories.

Reference Range(s)

FLU A Not detected
FLU B Not detected
SARS CoV 2 RNA Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

Novel Coronavirus,Wuhan,COVID19,Flu,nCOV,Coronavirus
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

One (1) nasopharyngeal (NP) swab collected in VCM (UTM) medium tube, UTM-RT or equivalent Viral Transport Media (VTM); phosphate buffered saline (PBS) or 0.9% physiological saline
OR
One (1) nasal swab (Anterior Nares) collected in VCM (UTM) medium tube or equivalent Viral Transport Media (VTM); 0.9% physiological saline; phosphate buffered saline (PBS)

Minimum Volume

1 swab • 1 mL

Collection Instructions

Quest Patient Service Centers, where allowed by state regulations, offer observed anterior nares (AN) self- collection for molecular (PCR) SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID-19) and Influenza A and B, Qualitative NAAT, for patients who are asymptomatic or experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.

If patients are experiencing severe symptoms such as a high-grade fever of 102° F or more that has lasted for 48 hours or severe and constant shortness of breath, they will need to consult a healthcare provider and will not be eligible for testing at a Patient Service Center.

Cold packs/pouches must be used if placing specimens in a lockbox for courier pick-up. STAT pick-up cannot be ordered for this test.

Each COVID-19 specimen transport vial that is submitted should be accompanied by its own separate requisition and transported in its own sealed bag.

Transport Container

Preferred sample: 3 mL VCM/UTM, UTM-RT medium or BD UVT or equivalent
OR
Plastic sterile leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen:
  • Nasopharyngeal swab or Nasal (Anterior Nares) swab collected in VCM (UTM) medium tube, UTM-RT or equivalent Viral Transport media (VTM): 30 days
  •  
  • Nasal (Anterior Nares) swab collected in 0.9% physiological saline: 7 days
  •  
  • Nasopharyngeal swab or Nasal (Anterior Nares) swab collected in phosphate buffered saline (PBS): Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Calcium alginate swabs • Cotton swabs with wooden shaft • Amies liquid or gel transport used for bacterial cultures

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
One (1) nasopharyngeal (NP) swab collected in VCM (UTM) medium tube, UTM-RT or equivalent Viral Transport Media (VTM); phosphate buffered saline (PBS) or 0.9% physiological saline
OR
One (1) nasal swab (Anterior Nares) collected in VCM (UTM) medium tube or equivalent Viral Transport Media (VTM); 0.9% physiological saline; phosphate buffered saline (PBS)
1 swab • 1 mL
Quest Patient Service Centers, where allowed by state regulations, offer observed anterior nares (AN) self- collection for molecular (PCR) SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID-19) and Influenza A and B, Qualitative NAAT, for patients who are asymptomatic or experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.

If patients are experiencing severe symptoms such as a high-grade fever of 102° F or more that has lasted for 48 hours or severe and constant shortness of breath, they will need to consult a healthcare provider and will not be eligible for testing at a Patient Service Center.

Cold packs/pouches must be used if placing specimens in a lockbox for courier pick-up. STAT pick-up cannot be ordered for this test.

Each COVID-19 specimen transport vial that is submitted should be accompanied by its own separate requisition and transported in its own sealed bag.
Preferred sample: 3 mL VCM/UTM, UTM-RT medium or BD UVT or equivalent
OR
Plastic sterile leak-proof container
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen:
Nasopharyngeal swab or Nasal (Anterior Nares) swab collected in VCM (UTM) medium tube, UTM-RT or equivalent Viral Transport media (VTM): 30 days

Nasal (Anterior Nares) swab collected in 0.9% physiological saline: 7 days

Nasopharyngeal swab or Nasal (Anterior Nares) swab collected in phosphate buffered saline (PBS): Unacceptable
Calcium alginate swabs • Cotton swabs with wooden shaft • Amies liquid or gel transport used for bacterial cultures
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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