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TEST ID COVFLUPCR SARS CoV-2 AND INFLUENZA PCR

Important Note

For the detection and differentiation of SARS CoV-2, Influenza A, and Influenza B RNA from patients suspected of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19 by their healthcare provider.

Infectious

Performing Laboratory

NRLS-Microbiology

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal swab

Nasal/Nares swab

Specimen Required

Preferred:  One swab submitted in universal transport media.

Dry swab submitted in sterile container

Specimen Minimum Volume

One swab

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Nasopharyngeal or nasal swab in universal transport media Refrigerated (preferred) 72 hours
Nasopharyngeal/nasal swab (dry) Refrigerated (preferred) 24 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, and Influenza B RNA.