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TEST ID 4PLEX SARS CoV-2 , INFLUENZA, AND RSV PCR

Important Note

For the detection and differentiation of SARS CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial virus (RSV) RNA from patients suspected of respiratory viral infection.

Infectious

Performing Laboratory

NRLS-Microbiology

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal swab

Nasal/Nares swab

Specimen Required

One swab submitted in universal transport media.

 

Specimen Minimum Volume

One swab

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Nasopharyngeal or nasal swab in universal transport media

Refrigerated

 72 hours
Nasopharyngeal or nasal swab in universal transport media Room Temperature 48 hours

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided

Methodology

Nucleic acid amplification for the qualitative detection of SARS CoV-2 RNA, Influenza A RNA, Influenza B RNA, and RSV.