SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B, RSV RNA Detection
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Nasal or Nasopharyngeal Swab in UTM (Universal Transport Media)
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Nasal or Nasopharyngeal Swab in UTM (Universal Transport Media)
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Viral Transport Media
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerate: 7 Days
Reference Range
SARS-CoV-2 NEGATIVE; Flu A NEGATIVE; Flu B NEGATIVE; RSV NEGATIVE
Methodology
RT-PCR
CPT
87637
Lab Handling
Swab in UTM Media.
Additional Test Information
Fact Sheet for HCP: https://www.fda.gov/media/152162/download
Fact Sheet for Patients: https://www.fda.gov/media/152166/download