Viral Panel Without Reflex

Test Code: TD_M109

CPT Code(s): 87634 X2, 87798, 87502 X2, 87635

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Viral RPP without reflex

Test Includes

SARS COV-2
Flu A
Flu B
RSV A
RSV B

Methodology

Multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Rejection Criteria

Specimens not in amies media
Improper collection includes the following:
o NP collected using an oral or nasal swab (thick swab)
o OP collected using a NP swab (thin swab)
o Calcium alginate swabs
o Swabs with wooden shaft
o More than 1 swab in the collection tube
o Dry swab
At room temperature more than 24 hrs from date of collection
Quantity Not Sufficient for Testing
Any other respiratory sample or sample type other than nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal

Reference Range(s)

Not Detected

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Nasopharyngeal Swab in Amies collection tube (red top) provided by Tribal Diagnostics.
Oropharyngeal Swab in Amies collection tube (white top) provided by Tribal Diagnostics.

Minimum Volume

1 swab in sample tube.

Sample Stability

24 hours room temperature
7 days refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Specimens should be handled as infectious using safe laboratory procedures such as those outlined in CDC guidelines.

Nasopharyngeal (NP) – Use the red top amies collection tube provided by the laboratory, remove the sterile swab and instruct the patient to look straight ahead and tilt their head back slightly. Insert the swab into the nostril, parallel to the palate, and advance to the nasopharynx’s posterior wall. Gently rotate the swab for 5 seconds and withdraw slowly. Place the swab in the sample tube. Snap the swab at the designated break point and dispose of the broken end. Recap the tube.

Oropharyngeal (OP) – Using the white top amies media collection tube provided by the laboratory, remove the sterile swab and instruct the patient to tilt their head backwards, open their mouth, and stick out their tongue. Without touching the side of the mouth, use the sterile swab to swab the posterior nasopharynx and the tonsillar arches. Place the swab in the sample tube. Snap the swab at the designated break point and dispose of the broken end. Recap the tube.

Alternative Specimen

None