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

Test code

31688

CPT code(s)*

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 and other diagnostic information is necessary to determine patient…

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Details

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.

Alternative name(s)

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

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	None Specified
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	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

Reference range(s)

Reference Range(s)

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

LOINC® codes

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Result code	Result name	LOINC code	Component name
86028546	SARS CoV 2 RNA	94500-6	SARS coronavirus 2 RNA
86029427	FLU A	92142-9	Influenza virus A RNA
86029428	FLU B	92141-1	Influenza virus B RNA

Performing lab & setup schedule

Performing laboratory

Quest Diagnostics - East Region

Setup schedule

Set up: Daily (All shifts); Report available: 2 days

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

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