Influenza A and B and RSV RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time RT-PCR

Influenza A and B and RSV RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time RT-PCR

Test Code

91989
87631
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
91989
87631
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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Clinical Significance

Influenza A and B and RSV RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time RT-PCR - Persons at higher risk for Influenza include children <2, adults aged >65, and those with significant co-morbidities. RSV infection is more prevalent in infants and toddlers, but is also observed in the adult population particularly in elder care facilities or among the immunocompromised population.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Reference Range(s)

Influenza A RNA, PCR Not detected
Influenza B RNA, PCR Not detected
RSV RNA, PCR Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

Flu A/B,RSV

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Reference Range(s)

Influenza A RNA, PCR Not detected
Influenza B RNA, PCR Not detected
RSV RNA, PCR Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

Flu A/B,RSV
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Nasopharyngeal swab (polyester, rayon or nylon tipped) submitted in 3 mL UTM or VTM

Alternative Specimen(s)

Nasopharyngeal swab (polyester, rayon or nylon tipped) submitted in M4, M4RT, M5, M6 medium

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL UTM or VTM

Transport Container

UTM (universal transport medium) • VTM

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Unacceptable
    Refrigerated: 4 days
    -20° C: Unacceptable
    -70° C: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Calcium alginate swabs • Wooden shafted swabs • Nasal specimens

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
Nasopharyngeal swab (polyester, rayon or nylon tipped) submitted in 3 mL UTM or VTM
Nasopharyngeal swab (polyester, rayon or nylon tipped) submitted in M4, M4RT, M5, M6 medium
0.6 mL UTM or VTM
UTM (universal transport medium) • VTM
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 4 days
-20° C: Unacceptable
-70° C: 30 days
Calcium alginate swabs • Wooden shafted swabs • Nasal specimens
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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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