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Test Code Influenza+SARS CoV2 (COVID-19)Rapid Antigen Combo Influenza+SARS Rapid Antigen Combo

Important Note

To determine SARS COVID-19 and/or influenza infection status in patients within the first 5 days of onset of symptoms. Also asymptomatic individuals should be tested twice over 2 to 3 days with 24 to 36 hours in between tests

Patient Preparation

N/A

Special Collection Instructions

N/A

Collection Method

Nasopharyngeal swab, nasal swab or swab that comes with the test kit

Container


Copan FLOQSwab

Preferred Specimen

Copan FLOQSwab

Acceptable Specimens

Nylon flocked nasopharangeal swab

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative for each antigen

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 

Ambient 48 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 48 hours
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Routing Bench UH Chem Man
Instrument Sofia 2
Methodology/Method Description Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA - immunofluorescence technology 

Additional Information/Important Notes

Negative results should be treated as presumptive. For SARS, confirmation with a molecular assay, if necessary for patient management, may be performed

CPT Codes

87428