COVID and Influenza A/B Amplified Probes
Methodology
PCR
SoftLab Order Code
CVFLU
Epic Order Name
ED/Inpatient: Search Covid Diagnosis
Outpatient: Search Covid
Outpatient: Search Covid
Epic Order ID
Use Covid Diagnostic Panel
Tests Included
Flu A/B
SARS CoV2
Laboratory
All Hospitals and Healthplexes
Additional Test Information
The Xpert Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus test has not been validated for the screening of specimens from asymptomatic individuals that do not have signs and symptoms of respiratory infection.
The performance of the Xpert Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus test has not been specifically evaluated for specimens from immunocompromised individuals.
The performance of this test has not been established for monitoring treatment of infection with any of the on-panel organisms.
Sample Type
NP swab, Mid-Turbinate swab
Collection Container
Red UTM
Alternative Collection Container
Purple UTM
Collecting Volume
1 swab
Minimum Collecting Volume
1 swab
Storage or Stability
Refrigerate for transport
Causes for Rejection
Swabs with calcium alginate or cotton tips; swabs with wooden shafts; refrigerated samples greater than 72 hours old; room temperature specimen >72 hrs. old, UTM volumes other than 3ml.
TAT
2-4 hours from receipt in the laboratory
CPT Codes
0240U