1 day (6 hours for UM Inpatient and ED)
Test Updated:
SRSV
PCRFL
Respiratory viruses Screen
RSV by PCR
Influenza Virus (A, B) by PCR
Influenza B by PCR
Respiratory Syncytial Virus by PCR
Influenza A by PCR
Viral Respiratory Screen
RESPSN
RESPSNM
VIRAL RESP. ANTIGEN SCREEN-IFA
VIRAL RESP. ANTIGEN SCREEN-IFA
ERSC
Influenza Virus (A, B) by PCR
Swine Flu (H1N1) Screen
PCRSC
INFLUENZA VIRUS (A,B), RSV;PCR
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Test Overview
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Detection of respiratory viruses Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Use flocked swab, dacron or rayon swab to obtain specimen and place into M4-RT transport medium. Refrigerate. M6-RT or UTM transport media is also acceptable. Deliver to the laboratory as soon as possible. The possibility for virus isolation decreases as the length of storage time increases. Many viral agents will survive at room temperature for several hours; however, for optimum recovery of viruses, please refrigerate; do not freeze.
