Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal (NP)

Collect

UTM and Swab

Pediatric Collection

Nasopharyngeal (NP)

Unacceptable Conditions

Unacceptable Specimens: 
  • Nasal Aspirate or Wash
  • Sputum or ET tube
  • BAL or Bronc Wash
  • Throat or Anterior nares

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp: 24 Hours
2o - 8o C: 7 Days

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp: 24 Hours
2o - 8o C: 7 Days

Mnemonic

PCR 4:1 Cepheid

Epic Test Code

LAB006473

Synonyms

  • PCR 4:1 Cepheid
  • 4 in 1
  • Covid
  • Flu
  • Influenza
  • RSV

Methodology

Multiplexed Real Time PCR

Performed

Daily

Reported

Same Day

Components

COVID-19 (SARS CoV-2 RNA, RT PCR
Influenza A - Cepheid
Influenza B - Cepheid
RSV - Cepheid
4-in-1 Interp - Cepheid
Collection

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal (NP)

Collect

UTM and Swab

Pediatric Collection

Nasopharyngeal (NP)

Unacceptable Conditions

Unacceptable Specimens: 
  • Nasal Aspirate or Wash
  • Sputum or ET tube
  • BAL or Bronc Wash
  • Throat or Anterior nares

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp: 24 Hours
2o - 8o C: 7 Days

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp: 24 Hours
2o - 8o C: 7 Days
Ordering

Mnemonic

PCR 4:1 Cepheid

Epic Test Code

LAB006473

Synonyms

  • PCR 4:1 Cepheid
  • 4 in 1
  • Covid
  • Flu
  • Influenza
  • RSV

Methodology

Multiplexed Real Time PCR

Performed

Daily

Reported

Same Day

Components

COVID-19 (SARS CoV-2 RNA, RT PCR
Influenza A - Cepheid
Influenza B - Cepheid
RSV - Cepheid
4-in-1 Interp - Cepheid
Result Interpretation
Administrative