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