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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

Puritan Sterile Foam-tipped Swab

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, WCH Chemistry
Routing Bench UH Chem Man
Instrument Sofia 2
Methodology/Method Description Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA - immunofluorescence technology in a sandwich design that is used with Sofia and Sofia 2 to detect nucleocapsid protein from SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2.  This test alllows for the detection of SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2.  The test detects but does not differentiate between the two viruses

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