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Catalog ID PCR Resp Pathogens Respiratory Pathogens Panel PCR

Important Note

During Flu season, the preferred test for Flu and RSV is the FLU+RSV PCR.

CPOE Test Name

RPP

Synonyms

Respiratory Pathogen Panel PCR

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS)

Specimen Requirements

Nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) should be collected according to standard technique and immediately placed in viral transport media (Remel MicroTest M4RT Viral Transport tube) provided by the Microbiology Lab.

Causes for Rejection

Samples not provided in viral transport tube.

Turn Around Time

< 24 hours (Turn around time may be as little as 3 hours depending on volume of respiratory samples.)

CPT / HCPCS Code

87502, 87503, 87798

Performing Lab

Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807

Storage and Transport

Specimens in viral transport media should be tested as soon as possible. Specimens may be held at room temperature (18-30oC) for up to 4 hours.

Reference Range

Negative

Interpretation

Specific viruses detected, equivocal or not detected

Methodology

Multiplex PCR

Test Consists

Adenovirus, Coronavirus HKU1, Coronavirus NL63,
Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, Human Metapneumovirus , Influenza A, Influenza A subtype H1, Influenza A subtype H3, Influenza A subtype 2009 H1, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus 1,
Parainfluenza Virus 2, Parainfluenza Virus 3, Parainfluenza Virus 4,
Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Bordetella pertusis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Critical Values

N/A