Laboratory Services

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Molecular Detection, PCR

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

Updated Test Information:

Test Description	SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Molecular Detection, PCR
Synonym(s)	SARS-CoV-2, Coronavirus, COVID, influenza, flu, RSV, PCR
Test ID	FLURSVCOVIDPCR
General Information	Multiplex PCR for the detection of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, and RSV from a single sample
Container Type	Sterile container with viral transport media (VTM), universal transport media (UTM), or phosphate buffered saline (PBS)
Specimen Type	Nasapharyngeal (NP) or nasal swab in approved transport media: * Remel M4, M4RT, M5, or M6 * Copan Universal Transport Medium (UTM) * BD Universal Viral Transport Medium (UTM) * PBS
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions	For NP swabs, collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over mucosa surface to maximize recovery of cells. For nasal swabs, rotate the swab inside the nasal passage several times. Repeat in other nostril with the same swab. * Place swab in transport media.
Minimum Sample Volume	1.0 mL
Stability	Refrigerated: 3 days Frozen : 7 days
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions	Improper or inadequate patient identification, specimen in expired or incorrect collection vials. Vials with no swab present or vials with incorrect swab type used. Vials that have leaked into the specimen bag will also be rejected.
Department (code)	Molecular
Methodology	Multiplex real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
Estimated TAT	1-2 days
Testing Schedule	Monday-Saturday
CPT Code(s)	87635; 87631
Reference Range	Not Detected
Performing Lab	Incyte Diagnostics
LOINC Code(s)	31208-2, 76078-5, 76080-1, 76089-2
Additional Information	This test is specific for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and RSV; therefore, the results do not exclude the possibility of infection with other respiratory viruses.