Influenza A/Influenza B/RSV/COVID-19 (Respiratory 4-plex) Panel Molecular Detection

Synonyms

4PLEX
FLU A B & RSV & COVID PANEL
FLU PANEL AND COVID
FLUA
FLUA/FLUB/RSV/COVID PCR
FLUB
FLUVID
LAB11473
SARS-COV-2

Cerner Name

Clinical Info

This panel is intended for patients suspected of COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2), Influenza A, Influenza B, and RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus).

Specimen Sources

Eye, Left Eye, Right Nares Nasopharynx

Specimen Types

Conjunctiva Respiratory Swab

Specimen Volume

Container

Collection Instructions

Specimen Required: Nasopharyngeal swab (outpatient and hospital) or nasal swab (hospital only)
1. Collect specimen using a flexible shaft nasopharyngeal flocked swab. A Dacron, rayon, or nylon swab with plastic or wire shafts is also acceptable. (Calcium alginate, charcoal, or cotton tipped swab with wooden or metal shaft are not acceptable.)
2. For NP swab, gently slide swab along floor of nose with very light pressure to nasopharyngeal wall to allow the swab to absorb secretions. For nasal swab, insert swab about 1-2 cm into nares. Allow swab to absorb secretions.
3. For NP Swab, rotate swab slowly two to three times and withdraw it. For nasal swab slowly rotate 4-5 times and withdraw.
4. Place the swab into a tube containing 2mL or 3 mL of viral transport medium (M4 or UTM), close tightly. Mix the specimen by rapidly inverting several times.
5. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and time of collection, and specimen type.
Specimen can be stored at 15-30°C for 8 hours (hospital only) and refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) for up to 7 days (hospital and outreach)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen can be stored a 15-30°C for 48 hours (hospital only) or refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) for up to 7 days (hospital and outpatient)

Methodology

Nucleic Acid Amplification

Days Performed

Mon-Sun

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87637

PDM

2063700

Ordering Instructions