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
Xpert® Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus
SARS COV-2
Not detected
INFLUENZA A
Not detected
INFLUENZA B
Not detected
RSV
Not detected
Interpretive Data
Not Detected = Negative for viral target RNA Detected = Positive for viral target RNA
The FLUVID (Xpert® Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus) is an in vitro qualitative nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) using the GeneXpert System.
CPT Codes
87637
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
Xpert® Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus
SARS COV-2
Not detected
INFLUENZA A
Not detected
INFLUENZA B
Not detected
RSV
Not detected
Interpretive Data
Not Detected = Negative for viral target RNA Detected = Positive for viral target RNA
The FLUVID (Xpert® Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus) is an in vitro qualitative nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) using the GeneXpert System.
