Order must be placed using the Epic Wizard, “COVID-19/FLU/RESP VIRUS PANEL WIZARD,” Restrictions may apply.
Performing Lab
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Laboratory - Molecular Diagnostics
UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center Laboratory
Collect
Nasal Swab
Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab
Specimen Preparation
Collect using a flocked swab placed in M6/VTM/UTM (typically pink media).
Effective December 4th, 2023: UCHealth labs will be unable to accept FLUVIDs in saline/sterile PBS (clear media) (e.g., Greiner VACUETTE® Virus Stabilization Tube).
Unacceptable Conditions
Sources other than nasal or NP swabs.
ESwab®.
Dry swabs (i.e., not placed in VTM).
Swabs in saline or sterile PBS (e.g., Greiner VACUETTE® Virus Stabilization Tube).
Wooden-shafted, calcium alginate, or cotton swabs.
Sample not properly identified, incorrect container, insufficient volume, or past stability.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Internal: Ambient Offsite: Refrigerated
Performed
University of Colorado Hospital Laboratory: Daily, upon receipt
Cherry Creek Medical Center Laboratory: Monday–Friday 7 A.M.–6 P.M.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room Temp: 2 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 6 months
Remarks
Specimen source must be identified on order or requisition.
This tests for SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Performed
University of Colorado Hospital Laboratory: Daily, upon receipt
Cherry Creek Medical Center Laboratory: Monday–Friday 7 A.M.–6 P.M.
Methodology
Qualitative Real-time PCR using Cepheid® Xpert®
Reported
University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Lab: Same day
Cherry Creek Medical Center Lab: 2-4 hours (estimated)
Synonyms
FLUVID PCR
FLUVID (SARS-CoV2/FluA/B/RSV RNA test)
CCMC FLUVID
EPIC Code
FLUVID
Order must be placed using the Epic Wizard, “COVID-19/FLU/RESP VIRUS PANEL WIZARD,” Restrictions may apply.
Reference Interval
SARS COV-2
Not detected
INFLUENZA A
Not detected
INFLUENZA B
Not detected
RSV
Not detected
Interpretive Data
Interpretation:
Not detected = Negative, no virus detected.
Detected = Positive, virus detected.
Indeterminate = A result of "Indeterminate" means not all of the testing targets were detected, additional sample collection may be considered.
Methodology:
This assay employs real-time PCR amplification of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) specific primers and probes. A "Detected" result for this assay should be coupled with clinical indicators for diagnosis. A "Not detected" result does not exclude involvement of the tested viruses in a disease process. This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics determined by Cepheid Inc. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Cepheid has released the test for use under the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) authority. The performing laboratory has verified the performance of the test pursuant to the CLIA regulations.
Laboratory test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations and epidemiological data in making a final diagnosis and patient management decisions.
CPT Codes
87631
Collection
EPIC Code
FLUVID
Order must be placed using the Epic Wizard, “COVID-19/FLU/RESP VIRUS PANEL WIZARD,” Restrictions may apply.
Performing Lab
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Laboratory - Molecular Diagnostics
UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center Laboratory
Collect
Nasal Swab
Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab
Specimen Preparation
Collect using a flocked swab placed in M6/VTM/UTM (typically pink media).
Effective December 4th, 2023: UCHealth labs will be unable to accept FLUVIDs in saline/sterile PBS (clear media) (e.g., Greiner VACUETTE® Virus Stabilization Tube).
Unacceptable Conditions
Sources other than nasal or NP swabs.
ESwab®.
Dry swabs (i.e., not placed in VTM).
Swabs in saline or sterile PBS (e.g., Greiner VACUETTE® Virus Stabilization Tube).
Wooden-shafted, calcium alginate, or cotton swabs.
Sample not properly identified, incorrect container, insufficient volume, or past stability.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Internal: Ambient Offsite: Refrigerated
Performed
University of Colorado Hospital Laboratory: Daily, upon receipt
Cherry Creek Medical Center Laboratory: Monday–Friday 7 A.M.–6 P.M.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room Temp: 2 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 6 months
Remarks
Specimen source must be identified on order or requisition.
This tests for SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Ordering
Performed
University of Colorado Hospital Laboratory: Daily, upon receipt
Cherry Creek Medical Center Laboratory: Monday–Friday 7 A.M.–6 P.M.
Methodology
Qualitative Real-time PCR using Cepheid® Xpert®
Reported
University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Lab: Same day
Cherry Creek Medical Center Lab: 2-4 hours (estimated)
Synonyms
FLUVID PCR
FLUVID (SARS-CoV2/FluA/B/RSV RNA test)
CCMC FLUVID
EPIC Code
FLUVID
Order must be placed using the Epic Wizard, “COVID-19/FLU/RESP VIRUS PANEL WIZARD,” Restrictions may apply.
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
SARS COV-2
Not detected
INFLUENZA A
Not detected
INFLUENZA B
Not detected
RSV
Not detected
Interpretive Data
Interpretation:
Not detected = Negative, no virus detected.
Detected = Positive, virus detected.
Indeterminate = A result of "Indeterminate" means not all of the testing targets were detected, additional sample collection may be considered.
Methodology:
This assay employs real-time PCR amplification of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) specific primers and probes. A "Detected" result for this assay should be coupled with clinical indicators for diagnosis. A "Not detected" result does not exclude involvement of the tested viruses in a disease process. This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics determined by Cepheid Inc. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Cepheid has released the test for use under the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) authority. The performing laboratory has verified the performance of the test pursuant to the CLIA regulations.
Laboratory test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations and epidemiological data in making a final diagnosis and patient management decisions.
