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Test Code IRP Influenza A/B and RSV by PCR

Specimen and Container/Tube

Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirate, NP flocked swab

Reference Values

Negative

Transport Instructions

See on-site collection instructions above.

Test Components

Detects 3 respiratory viral agents: Influenza A, Influenza
B,
and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Additional Information

*Turnaround time may change depending on test volume and
season.

Methodology

Molecular method using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplifcation
method

CPT

87631