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