SARS-CoV-2 RNA, Influenza A/B, and RSV RNA, Qualitative NAAT
Test code
CPT code(s)*
To meet regulatory reporting requirements for COVID-19 testing, the patient's address, phone number and other demographic details are required for this order.
Clinical significance
Test resources
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Details
Methodology
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test including Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and/or Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Assay category
The test for detection of SARS-CoV-2 has been authorized by the FDA under and Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use by authorized laboratories.
Alternative name(s)
Novel Coronavirus,Wuhan,COVID 19,SARS,RSV,Flu A/B,nCOV,Coronavirus,COVID-19
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | One (1) nasopharyngeal swab collected in VCM or UTM. Please read detailed instructions below related to collection and transport. |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Nasal swab collected in VCM, UTM, or equivalent media |
| Minimum volume | 1 swab in transport media • 1 swab in transport nasopharyngeal or nasal swab • 0.6 mL nasal wash aspirate in 3 mL viral transport |
| Collection instructions | Please read detailed instructions below related to collection and transport. Specimens should be transported refrigerated and are stable for up to 7 days. Cold packs/pouches should be used if placing specimens in a lockbox for courier pick-up. 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 | VCM, UTM |
| Transport temperature | Refrigerated (cold packs) |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 24 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: Nasopharyngeal or nasal swab collected in VCM, UTM, equivalent media: 3 months at -70° C |
| Reject criteria | Calcium alginate swabs • Cotton swabs in wooden shaft • Amies liquid or gel transport for bacterial cultures • Tubes with clot activator • Glass tubes • Snap-cap tubes • 3D printed swabs • Media with guanidine isothiocyanate (GITC) due to safety concerns • Specimen at room temperature for >24 hours • Throat and lower respiratory samples • Transport tube with the swab inverted |
Reference Range(s)
| Influenza A RNA | Not detected |
| Influenza B RNA | Not detected |
| RSV RNA | Not detected |
| SARS CoV2 RNA | Not detected |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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