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Intended Use
The FilmArray® Respiratory Panel is a multiplexed nucleic acid test capable of simultaneous qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals suspected of respiratory tract infections.
Results are meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological information. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other patient management decisions.
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Adenovirus |
Coronavirus 229E |
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Coronavirus HKU1 |
Coronavirus NL63 |
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Coronavirus OC43 |
Human Metapneumovirus |
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Influenza A |
Influenza A subtype H1 |
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Influenza A subtype H3 |
Influenza A subtype 2009 H1 |
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Influenza B |
Parainfluenza Virus 1 |
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Parainfluenza Virus 2 |
Parainfluenza Virus 3 |
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Parainfluenza Virus 4 |
Rhinovirus/Enterovirus |
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) |
Bordetella pertussis |
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Chlamydophila pneumoniae |
Mycoplasma pneumonia |
| Bordetella parapertussis | SARS COV2 (Covid 19) |
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab or Bronchial Sample
Container/Tube:
Nasopharyngeal Swab: Viral Transport Medium Swab
Bronchial Sample: Screw- capped, sterile container.
Specimen Volume: 300 μL of sample is required for testing
Collection Instructions: Should be collected according to standard technique.
Specimen Stability
Ambient (18-30°C): 4 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) (Preferred): up to 3 days
Frozen (<-15°C): up to 30 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87635 - COVID TEST FOR THE BIOFIRE PCR PANEL
87633 - RESP PANEL VIRUS BY PCR 12-25 (RESP PCR PANEL WITH COVID 19)