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Test Code LAB9500 Respiratory Pathogen Panel PCR

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)

 

Adenovirus

Coronavirus 229E

Coronavirus HKU1

Coronavirus NL63

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 (RSV)

Bordetella pertussis

Chlamydophila pneumoniae

Mycoplasma pneumonia
Bordetella parapertussis SARS COV2 (Covid 19)

 

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Required:

300 μL of sample is required for testing

 

Sample type:  Submit nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport media (VTM), bronch wash, or bronchiolar lavage in a screw- capped, sterile container.

Container:  Sterile container, VTM swab

Transport temperature: Room temperature (18-30°C) for up to 4 hours or refrigerated (2-8°C) up to 3 days or frozen (<-15°C) for up to 30 days

Collection Instructions:  Should be collected according to standard technique. Label with Sample ID and sent to the laboratory

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday 24 hours a day

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87633, 87798, 87486, 87581