Ordering Recommendation
Preferred test to confirm respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) or influenza in general inpatients and RSV in adults.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab, or pleural fluid.
Fluid: Transfer 1 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Swabs: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Refrigerated.
Specimen source required.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
---|---|---|
Influenza A by PCR | Negative | |
Influenza B by PCR | Negative | |
RSV by PCR | Negative |
Interpretive Data
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or assay specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by the assay.
Depends on Specimen/Source/Method
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87631
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0060765 | Influenza A by PCR | 34487-9 |
0060766 | Influenza B by PCR | 40982-1 |
0060767 | RSV by PCR | 40988-8 |
0060768 | Respiratory Source | 31208-2 |
Aliases
- Influenza
- Influenza A and B
- Influenza A PCR
- Influenza B PCR
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- RSV
- RSV Molecular Detection, PCR
- RSV PCR