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Influenza A and B and RSV RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time RT-PCR
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CPT Code(s)**
87631
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Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reference Range(s)
| Influenza A RNA, PCR | Not detected |
| Influenza B RNA, PCR | Not detected |
| RSV RNA, PCR | Not detected |
Clinical Significance
Persons at higher risk for Influenza include children <2,
adults aged >65, and those with significant co-morbidities. RSV infection is more prevalent in infants and toddlers, but is also observed in the adult population particularly in elder care facilities or among the immunocompromised population.
Alternative Name(s)
Flu A/B,RSV
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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