Abbreviation: FABRS
Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal swab
Storage Temperature: Refrigerated; If delivery and processing exceed 48 hours, transport specimens frozen on dry ice.
Tubes / Containers: Universal or viral transport medium, 3 mL tubes
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YFABRS
LOINC: 76078-5, 76080-1, 76089-2, 94565-9
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed daily / Reported within 24-48 hrs
Additional Information: Combo test will test for Covid 19, Influenza A/B and RSV. For patients with signs/symptoms of respiratory viral infection; Asymptomatic patients or patients where only SARS CoV-2 testing is required order COVID-19 by PCR (COV19)