Methodology
LIAT with reflex to ePlex
Synonyms
Flu A, Flu B, RSV
Specimen Type
N/P Swab
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB06012
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
within 24 hours of receipt
Stat TAT
1 hour for RSV/Influenza. 3 hours if reflex panel
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Nasopharyngeal swab in Viral or Universal Transport Media (VTM or UTM)
Container Type
Viral Media
Collection Instructions
Insert swab into posterior nasopharynx and rotate; repeat with other nostril. Place swab into separate Viral Transport Media. Transport to laboratory ASAP.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 month
Rejection Criteria
Sources other than NP swabs, or swabs not immediately placed in viral media. Leaking specimens.
Test Volume Required
NP swab in Viral Transport media
Minimum Test Volume
N/A
Processing Instructions
Receive specimen in Main Lab, deliver to specimen to microbiology. If STAT, alert CLS of Rapid Influenza/RSV reflex RP panel.
Included Tests
Included TestsAdenovirus, Coronavirus, Human Metapneumovirus, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Flu A, Flu A H1, Flu A H1-2009, Flu A H3, Flu B, Paraflu 1-4, RSV A and B, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Revised
01-21-18