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HelpTest ID NBLD0630 SARS – CoV-2, Influenza A+B, and RSV NAT Panel
AKA
Coronavirus, COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, Quad
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (NP Swab in 3 mL Universal Viral Transport Media) tube - Nasopharyngeal Swab
Leave swab in media.
Nasopharyngeal Collection Instructions
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Analytical Time
Same day
Methodology
Multiplex Real-Time Reverse Transcription (RT) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck and Bemidji
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City