Respiratory Panel: Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 FluAB RSV, (NAAT)

A real-time RT-PCR assay for detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, and RSV in respiratory specimens.

Storage and Transport Criteria: Specimen Storage Specimen Transport

Acceptable Specimens

Minimum Volume

Frozen Range
-70°C - 0°C

Refrigerated Range
0.1°C - 8°C

Room Temperature Range
8.1°C - 30°C

Stability at
4°C - 25°C

Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in VTM or Nasal wash/aspirate in VTM 300 μL Reject Acceptable at 2°C – 8°C up to 7 days Acceptable at 15°C – 30°C up to 24 hours in VTM Refrigerated or transport on cold packs preferred
Includes: If flu A/B Positive further characterization performed and fowarded CDPH as appropriate.
Methodology: RT-PCR
Assay Category: EUA (Emergency Use Authorization)
Reference Range: See laboratory report
Alternative Names: Flu A/B

RSV

SARS-CoV-2

COVID
Preferred Specimen(s): Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in VTM

Nasal wash/aspirate in VTM
Alternative Specimen(s): N/A
Minimum Volume: 300 μL
Special Instructions: N/A
Reject Criteria: Inadequately labeled specimens

Leaking specimens

QNS (quantities not sufficient)

Cotton or calcium alginate swabs

Swabs in Amies medium

Swabs with wooden shafts

Specimens not meeting the Storage & Transport criteria upon receipt at laboratory
Setup Schedule: Testing is performed on an as-needed basis.
Turn around time (TAT): 1 business days from arrival at the lab

Acceptable Specimens	Minimum Volume	Frozen Range -70°C - 0°C	Refrigerated Range 0.1°C - 8°C	Room Temperature Range 8.1°C - 30°C	Stability at 4°C - 25°C
		Specimen Storage			Specimen Transport
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in VTM or Nasal wash/aspirate in VTM	300 μL	Reject	Acceptable at 2°C – 8°C up to 7 days	Acceptable at 15°C – 30°C up to 24 hours in VTM	Refrigerated or transport on cold packs preferred