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Rapid Influenza A / B / RSV PCR (New test)

Item	Value
Approval req'd?	No
Available Stat?	No
Test code	P352
Performed by	Microbiology
In House Availability	Monday-Friday: day and evening shifts Weekends/Holidays: day shift
Method	Real-time PCR
Collection Instructions	Nasopharyngeal swab: Use flocked swab/Universal Transport Medium for collection. Insert swab into the nostril, gently rotating the swab inward until resistance is met at the level of the turbinates. Rotate the swab a few times against the nasopharyngeal wall (approximately 10 sec) and then withdraw swab. Insert swab into container with Universal Transport Medium. Break end of swab so top of vial can be screwed on securely. Appropriately label specimen and send to the laboratory.
Container type	Flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM)
Amount to Collect	1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Sample type	Nasopharyngeal swab
Preferred volume	1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Min. Volume	1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
UCSF Rejection Criteria	Specimens other than nasopharyngeal swabs, incorrect container type (see 'Additional information') More than one specimen per day
Normal range	Not detected
Critical value	Positive results on inpatients and Emergency Department patients
Stability	Refrigerated 24 hours, frozen 1 month
Turn around times	1 day
Additional information	Samples other than NP swabs are not validated for the the PCR testing. Therefore if samples other than NP swab are received the order will be converted to an Respiratory Virus panel PCR (test code P350) and that test will be performed an billed for.
CPT coding	87631
Last Updated	5/22/2013 1:34:42 PM
Entry Number	1506
Image caption	UCSF respiratory virus testing algorithm
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If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667