Samples other than NP swabs are not validated for the the PCR testing. Therefore if samples other than NP swab are received the order will be converted to an Respiratory Virus panel PCR (test code P350) and that test will be performed an billed for.
Sample Type
Nasopharyngeal swab - preferred
Nasopharyngeal/Oropharyngeal swab
Anterior Nares/Oropharyngeal swab
Anteriror Nares swab - Sensitivity may be reduced based on this sample type.
Collect
Nasopharyngeal swab: Flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) or Viral Holding Media (VTM), preferred. Swabs in liquid Amies elution medium (E-swab), Aptima kits, and Abbott Multi Collect kits are also acceptable.
Combined Nasopharyngeal Swab/Oropharyngeal Swab are acceptable.
Other samples: Clean container
Amount to Collect
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Preferred Volume
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Minimum Volume
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Remarks
Nasopharyngeal swab: Use flocked swab/Universal Transport Medium for collection. Insert swab into the nostril, gently rotating the swab inward until resistance is met at the level of the turbinates. Rotate the swab a few times against the nasopharyngeal wall (approximately 10 sec) and then withdraw swab. Insert swab into container with Universal Transport Medium. Break end of swab so top of vial can be screwed on securely. Appropriately label specimen and send to the laboratory.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Refrigerated 24 hours, frozen 1 month
Unacceptable Conditions
Nasopharyngeal swab not collected using flocked swab/UTM or VHM kit, E-swab, Aptima, or Abbott Multi Collect kit
Test Code
P372
Performing Lab
Microbiology
Preferred Volume
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Minimum Volume
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Unacceptable Conditions
Nasopharyngeal swab not collected using flocked swab/UTM or VHM kit, E-swab, Aptima, or Abbott Multi Collect kit
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Refrigerated 24 hours, frozen 1 month
Reference Interval
Not detected
Critical Values
Positive results on inpatients and patients currently in the Emergency Department
Nasopharyngeal swab: Use flocked swab/Universal Transport Medium for collection. Insert swab into the nostril, gently rotating the swab inward until resistance is met at the level of the turbinates. Rotate the swab a few times against the nasopharyngeal wall (approximately 10 sec) and then withdraw swab. Insert swab into container with Universal Transport Medium. Break end of swab so top of vial can be screwed on securely. Appropriately label specimen and send to the laboratory.
Collect
Nasopharyngeal swab: Flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) or Viral Holding Media (VTM), preferred. Swabs in liquid Amies elution medium (E-swab), Aptima kits, and Abbott Multi Collect kits are also acceptable.
Combined Nasopharyngeal Swab/Oropharyngeal Swab are acceptable.
Other samples: Clean container
Amount to Collect
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Sample Type
Nasopharyngeal swab - preferred
Nasopharyngeal/Oropharyngeal swab
Anterior Nares/Oropharyngeal swab
Anteriror Nares swab - Sensitivity may be reduced based on this sample type.
Preferred Volume
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Minimum Volume
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Unacceptable Conditions
Nasopharyngeal swab not collected using flocked swab/UTM or VHM kit, E-swab, Aptima, or Abbott Multi Collect kit
Reference Interval
Not detected
Critical Values
Positive results on inpatients and patients currently in the Emergency Department
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Refrigerated 24 hours, frozen 1 month
Reported
1 day
Reflex Testing
Samples other than NP swabs are not validated for the the PCR testing. Therefore if samples other than NP swab are received the order will be converted to an Respiratory Virus panel PCR (test code P350) and that test will be performed an billed for.
Samples other than NP swabs are not validated for the the PCR testing. Therefore if samples other than NP swab are received the order will be converted to an Respiratory Virus panel PCR (test code P350) and that test will be performed an billed for.
Collection
Sample Type
Nasopharyngeal swab - preferred
Nasopharyngeal/Oropharyngeal swab
Anterior Nares/Oropharyngeal swab
Anteriror Nares swab - Sensitivity may be reduced based on this sample type.
Collect
Nasopharyngeal swab: Flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) or Viral Holding Media (VTM), preferred. Swabs in liquid Amies elution medium (E-swab), Aptima kits, and Abbott Multi Collect kits are also acceptable.
Combined Nasopharyngeal Swab/Oropharyngeal Swab are acceptable.
Other samples: Clean container
Amount to Collect
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Preferred Volume
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Minimum Volume
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Remarks
Nasopharyngeal swab: Use flocked swab/Universal Transport Medium for collection. Insert swab into the nostril, gently rotating the swab inward until resistance is met at the level of the turbinates. Rotate the swab a few times against the nasopharyngeal wall (approximately 10 sec) and then withdraw swab. Insert swab into container with Universal Transport Medium. Break end of swab so top of vial can be screwed on securely. Appropriately label specimen and send to the laboratory.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Refrigerated 24 hours, frozen 1 month
Unacceptable Conditions
Nasopharyngeal swab not collected using flocked swab/UTM or VHM kit, E-swab, Aptima, or Abbott Multi Collect kit
Processing
Test Code
P372
Performing Lab
Microbiology
Preferred Volume
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Minimum Volume
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Unacceptable Conditions
Nasopharyngeal swab not collected using flocked swab/UTM or VHM kit, E-swab, Aptima, or Abbott Multi Collect kit
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Refrigerated 24 hours, frozen 1 month
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
Not detected
Critical Values
Positive results on inpatients and patients currently in the Emergency Department
Nasopharyngeal swab: Use flocked swab/Universal Transport Medium for collection. Insert swab into the nostril, gently rotating the swab inward until resistance is met at the level of the turbinates. Rotate the swab a few times against the nasopharyngeal wall (approximately 10 sec) and then withdraw swab. Insert swab into container with Universal Transport Medium. Break end of swab so top of vial can be screwed on securely. Appropriately label specimen and send to the laboratory.
Collect
Nasopharyngeal swab: Flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) or Viral Holding Media (VTM), preferred. Swabs in liquid Amies elution medium (E-swab), Aptima kits, and Abbott Multi Collect kits are also acceptable.
Combined Nasopharyngeal Swab/Oropharyngeal Swab are acceptable.
Other samples: Clean container
Amount to Collect
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Sample Type
Nasopharyngeal swab - preferred
Nasopharyngeal/Oropharyngeal swab
Anterior Nares/Oropharyngeal swab
Anteriror Nares swab - Sensitivity may be reduced based on this sample type.
Preferred Volume
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Minimum Volume
1 flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium
Unacceptable Conditions
Nasopharyngeal swab not collected using flocked swab/UTM or VHM kit, E-swab, Aptima, or Abbott Multi Collect kit
Reference Interval
Not detected
Critical Values
Positive results on inpatients and patients currently in the Emergency Department
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Refrigerated 24 hours, frozen 1 month
Reported
1 day
Reflex Testing
Samples other than NP swabs are not validated for the the PCR testing. Therefore if samples other than NP swab are received the order will be converted to an Respiratory Virus panel PCR (test code P350) and that test will be performed an billed for.
