UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Respiratory Virus Detection
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| Test Code(s): |
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VIRUS6 / HCVIRUSD
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| CPT Code(s): |
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87632
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| Methodology: |
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Various
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| Clinical Significance: |
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Detection of influenza A, influenza B, RSV, and parainfluenza 1,2,3 viruses in respiratory specimens.
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See Additional Information.
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Routine: 1 - 3 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Nasopharyngeal Minitip swab (flocked swab), BAL
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Obtain UTM from UWHC Central Services, item #4010148.
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Preferred: UTM(Universal Transport Medium)
Also Acceptable:
Refrigerated M4 Transport Medium
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Preferred: 2 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 2 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Microbiology Laboratory (B4/231) on coolant pack.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Specimens collected on swabs other than nasopharyngeal flocked swabs are not acceptable.
Room temperature M4 (M4RT) is not acceptable.
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Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Expected Results:
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Negative
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| Test Limitations: |
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PCR for influenza A and B, RSV and parainfluenza 1-3:
Proper collection and transport of specimen is of critical importance in direct detection.
Specimens should not be submitted fot test of cure.
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| Additional Information: |
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Refer to Nasopharyngeal Swab Collection for Respiratory Virus Testing for proper collection.
Influenza A and B, RSV, parainfluenza 1-3 PCR:
Positive results on inpatients, including those from ED who are subsequently admitted, will be called to ordering source.
During peak respiratory virus season, test will be performed daily. During off-season test is performed less frequently, varying from 2-3 times per week.
This test was performed using a modification of an FDA approved method. The performance characteristics of this test were determined by the UWHC Clinical Laboratories and meet the standards for clinical testing.
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Viral culture influenza RSV parainfluenza
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