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Test Code AMPCFR SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B and RSV Amplified

Infectious

Additional Codes

LAB2532

Methodology

Automated multiplexed real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for the detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A & B, and Respiratory Syncitial Virus RNA using the Hologic Panther Fusion Assay

Specimen Requirements

Nasopharyngeal swab in VTM/UTM

Performing Laboratory

Bronson Methodist Hospital Microbiology Laboraotry 

CPT Code

87637

Days Set up

Monday through Sunday 1st and 2nd shift

Analytic Time

3 hours

Reference Values

Negative/Not Detected

Specimen Transport Temperature

VTM/UTM  Refrigerated  4 days

GenProve Transport  Room Temp 6 days

                                   2-8 C, -20 C, -70 C 3 months