Orderable EAP code:

LAB100504

Billable EAP Codes:

80003516 x 1

CPT Codes:

87502 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Includes:

Influenza A

Influenza B

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Hours

Urgent: 1 Hour

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Critical Values:

Positive results will be phoned.

Specimen Requirements:

Nasal aspirates, nasal washes or nasopharyngeal swabs in viral transport media (red capped swab kit) or phosphate buffered saline (orange capped swab kit).

BAL and tracheal aspirates in sterile, leak proof container.

Comments:

This test has not been evaluated for patients without signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection. Zicam at 15% (w/v) may interfere with the detection of low levels of influenza B and RSV A.

The Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV PLUS test is a rapid, multiplexed real-time RT-PCR test intended for the detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) viral RNA in specimens collected from individuals suspected of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19.

Negative results do not preclude infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. Combine results with clinical observations, patient history, and epidemiological information.

Synonyms:

Influenza

Flu virus

Swine Flu

Flu