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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Influenza, RSV, Flu, SARS, COVID-19
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: Xpert platform: 2 hours (may be extended or vary due to high test volumes)
CPT Codes: 87637
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Clinical Utility:
Intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of RNA from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and/or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in nasopharyngeal swab, specimens collected from individuals suspected of respiratory viral infection.
Negative results do not rule out the possibility of infection and should not be used as the sole basis of patient management decisions.
Unacceptable Conditions: Do not use viral transport media if color of liquid has changed from pink to yellow.
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Xpert SARS-COV-2 PCR Result |
PCR |
|
|
Negative |
Positive |
|
| Influenza A PCR Result |
PCR |
|
|
Negative |
Positive |
|
| Influenza B PCR Result |
PCR |
|
|
Negative |
Positive |
|
| RSV PCR Result |
PCR |
|
|
Negative |
Positive |
|
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Nasopharyngeal Swab |
1 mL Viral Swab |
|
|
|
Room Temperature |
Send swab collection refrigerated. |