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Test Code
FLVDP
Test Name
Influenza A/B, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2, PCR
CPT Codes
Alternate CPTs 0241U or 87637 or 87637QW. CPT depends on testing site and payor preference.
Included Tests
  • Influenza A
  • Influenza B
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
  • SARS-CoV-2
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 4 hours
Clinical Utility
Many respiratory viruses can present with overlapping symptomology. During the height of respiratory season Influenza, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 are frequetly all circulating. This test is able to detect and differentiate these significant respiratory viruses for rapid diagnosis and aid appropriate treatment as warranted.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen: Nasopharyngeal Swab

Collection Container: Universal Transport Media (UTM) or Viral Transport Media (VTM)

Desired Volume: 3 mL

Acceptable Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Prior to collection, instruct the patient to blow their nose to remove excess mucous.
  2. Gently pass the swab through the nose into the posterior nasopharynx.
  3. Rub the swab on the nasopharyngeal membrane several times to loosen and collect cellular material.
  4. Withdraw the swab and place in UTM tube.
  5. Snap off swab at the score mark and screw on cap of UTM tube.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  • Testing is only available at our hospital-based laboratory locations. For outpatient testing, please see order codes FLABR and C19PR
Transport Instructions

 Transport to the laboratory at room temperature.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

48 hours

Refrigerated

7 days
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performing Location
17th Street Hospital, Carbon Hospital, Cedar Crest Hospital, Dickson City Hospital, Gilbertsville Hospital, Hazleton Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Hospital, Jefferson Pocono Creek Hospital, Macungie Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Pocono Hospital, Redeemer Health, Roble Road Core Laboratory, Schuylkill Hospital
Alternate Names
  • Mini Respiratory Panel
  • 4Plex Respiratory Testing
  • Fourplex PCR
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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