Routine Flu A/B & RSV
Test Mnemonic
RTFRSV
CPT Codes
- varies - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Nasopharyngeal swab | Saline | Refrigerated | ||
| 3 mL | Nasopharyngeal swab | Universal Transport Media | Refrigerated | ||
| 3 mL | Nasopharyngeal swab | Viral Transport Media | Refrigerated |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Stability: Ambient: 24 hrs |
| Frozen | Stability: Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | Stability: Refrigerated: 96 hours |
Days Performed
7 days a week
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |