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HelpTest Code FLUVID SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A and B, RSV, PCR
Additional Codes
| Primary Code | Epic Code |
| FLUVID | LAB17655 |
Performing Laboratory
Central Vermont Medical Center
Specimen Required
Nasopharyngeal collection required. Nares collection will be rejected.
Collection Information
1. Insert the tip of the floqswab swab into a nostril to obtain a specimen from the posterior nasopharynx.
2. Do not force the swab; resistance will be felt when the posterior nasopharynx is reached.
3. Rotate the swab and leave it in place for 10-30 seconds or until the patient coughs.
4. Repeat the process for the second nostril
Specimen Stability
7 days refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Daily