Epic Code LAB1230746 COVID-19, Influenza A/B, RSV PCR (Spectrum Health Emergency Department Orderable Only)
Test Name Alias
SARS-CoV2 | Coronavirus | Flu | Respiratory Syncytial Virus | Influenza A | Influenza B | Resp 4-plex | 4-plex panel | COVID Flu
Interface Order Alias
1230746
Icons & Photos
Viral Transport Media (UTM) Kit with Flocked Swab for Nares collection [ITM-1186125] Viral Transport Media (UTM) Kit with Mini-Tip Swab for NP collection [ITM-1140078] |
Note: Saline Collection Kit is acceptable container but no longer supplied as of 2/14/22
Collection Instructions
Specimen Type: Nares (Nostril)
Container/Tube: UTM Universal Transport Media (UTM) Kit with Flocked Swab [ITM1186125]
Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal (NP)
Container/Tube: UTM Universal Transport Media (UTM) Kit with Mini-Swab [ITM1140078]
COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Review (link): Ordering and Collection document
NASOPHARYNGEAL SWAB COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS
- If possible, obtain specimen during the acute phase of the illness during the greatest amount of viral shedding.
- When performing a nasopharyngeal swab for COVID-19 testing or screening, you must wear the appropriate PPE for Severe Respiratory Precautions: face shield or goggles, mask, gown and gloves.
(Link) Nasopharyngeal Collection
- Tilt the head of the patient, gently insert the swab through one of the nostrils and into the nasal passage.
- Rotate the swab tip several times across the mucosal surface.
- Remove the swab and insert into the viral transport medium (UTM) tube immediately.
- Push the swab into the tube and break the plastic shaft swab at the break line.
- Replace cap and screw on tightly. Ensure cap is secured! Leaky specimens may erase patient/specimen information on label!
- Label specimen with at least 2 patient identifiers (usually name and date of birth)
- Send to lab immediately
- If off-site keep specimen refrigerated
NASAL SWAB SELF COLLECTION OR OBSERVATION INSTRUCTIONS
(Link) Nasal swab self-collection or observation
Rejection Criteria
- Not Acceptable Collection Supplies:
- Cotton swabs
- Calcium alginate swabs
- Wood shaft swabs
- BBL CultureSwabTM
Specimen Stability
Keep specimen refrigerated after collection.
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated 4°C
Note: Ambient temperature transport is acceptable when immediately transported to lab from BW or HDVCH ED or inpatient locations.
Preferred
Refrigerated: 7 day stability
Acceptable
Ambient: 48 hour stability.
Test Frequency
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Blodgett Laboratory, East Grand Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Methodology
RT-PCR
CPT
0241U
CDM Code
80106150
Epic Test ID
1230102316
LOINC
Currently Unavailable
Beaker LOINC
COVID-19 PCR CT: N/A
COVID19 PCR: 94306-8
COVID-19 RESULT COMMENT: N/A
INFLUENZA A PCR: 34487-9
INFLUENZA B PCR: 40982-1
RSV PCR: N/A
Mayo Access Code
Unavailable for ordering
Reviewed Date
7/31/2021
Beaker Names
Beaker Procedure Name: COVID-19, INFLUENZA A/B, RSV PCR
Beaker Display Name: COVID-19, Influenza A/B, RSV PCR (Lab Only)
BEAKER TEST NAME: COVID-19, Influenza A/B, RSV PCR
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: COVID-19, Influenza A/B, RSV PCR
Beaker Synonyms
No synonym on file
Beaker Location, Container and Temperature
BW MICROBIOLOGY: LIQUID MEDIA (Preferred)-Refrigerated