COVID/FLU/RSV Respiratory Panel, Rapid PCR
General Information
Lab Name
Rapid Flu A & B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2 PCR
Lab Code
FABRCV
Epic Name
Rapid Flu A & B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2 PCR
Description
This test is intended for symptomatic ED and inpatients at UWMC-NW, UWMC-Montlake, HMC, and symptomatic outpatients at SCCA Lake Union.
- For routine SARS-CoV-2 PCR orders, see SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Qualitative PCR [NCVQLT].
- For rapid onsite SARS-CoV-2, asymptomatic patients at UWMC-Montlake, HMC, and UWMC-NW, see SARS CoV 2 (COVID 19) Qualitative Rapid PCR (ED & Inpatients only) [NCVRPD].
- For all Fred Hutch community site orders, see SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Qualitative PCR [NCVQLT].
The Cepheid SARS-Cov-2/Flu/RSV assay is intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A & B, and RSV in nasopharyngeal or nasal swabs. Results are for the detection of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza, and RSV RNA.
Laboratories within the United States and its territories are required to report all positive results to the appropriate public health authorities. Negative results do not preclude COVID-19, Influenza A or B, or RSV and should not be used as the sole basis for patient management decisions. Negative results must be combined with clinical observations, patient history, and epidemiological information.
Test availability may be limited by reagent supplies. Orders may be changed to alternative, but medically comparable tests, without notification, e.g. changing the FABRCV to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Qualitative PCR [NCVQLT] + Influenza A, B & RSV PCR Panel [FLURSV]. Turn-around time and applicable CPT codes may be impacted.
Synonyms
COVID-19, Flu, Influenza, RSV
Components
Code | Name |
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FABRCS | Rapid Flu/RSV/SARS-CoV-2 PCR Spec. |
FLUAPR | Rapid Influenza A PCR Result |
FLUBPR | Rapid Influenza B PCR Result |
RSVPR | Rapid RSV PCR Result |
NCVRT | SARS CoV 2 (COVID 19) Qual PCR Result |
NCVINI | SARS CoV 2 (COVID 19) Qual PCR Interpretation |
SURNCV | COVID 19 Qualitative PCR Indication |
Interpretation
Method
Real-time RT-PCR
Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Flocked nasopharyngeal (NP) or Nasal swab in UTM (Univeral Transport Medium) or VTM (Viral Transport Medium).
Handling Instructions
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Quantity
requested: Swab in 3.0 mL of UTM/VTM
minimum: Swab in 3.0 mL of UTM/VTM
Processing
Store specimen at 2 - 8 °C.
UWMC-NW: Deliver to UA Bench upon receipt – STAT
UWMC-Montlake: Deliver to Microbiology in NW177
HMC: Deliver to Microbiology Receiving in GWH-47
Fred Hutch: Deliver to Main Lab drop off window at G1-500 - STAT. Testing is performed upon receipt 6 am to 9 pm M-F and 7:30 am to 4:30 pm S/S/holidays. The laboratory has the capacity for a maximum of 8 rapid tests (FABRCV + NCVRPD) every hour. Tests will be run in the order of receipt only, tests remaining at the end of each shift will be reordered under NCVQLT for transport to UW Virology.
Stability: Specimen in UTM/VTM is stable for up to 24 hours when stored at room temperature or for up to 7 days when stored at 2 - 8°C.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Serology (SR)
Performing Location(s)
HMC |
Microbiology
206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
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UW-NW |
Main Lab
206-668-1344 UW Medical Center – Northwest |
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FHCC |
Fred Hutch Alliance Lab
206-606-1088 825 Eastlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98109 |
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UW-MT |
Microbiology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, |
Frequency
Run upon receipt
Available STAT?
Yes