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Test Code RESPPANPCR Respiratory Panel by PCR

Cerner Test Code

RESP PAN

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Nasopharyngeal Swab in viral transport media

Processing Instructions

Nasopharyngeal Swab Collection – NPS specimens should be collected according to standard technique and immediately placed in viral transport media VTM. Minimum Sample Volume – 300 microliters of sample is required for testing. Transport and Storage – Specimens in VTM should be processed and tested as soon as possible.

Stability

Stability: Room Temp 4 hrs, Refrigerated 3 days, Frozen 30 days

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87633

Methodology

PCR

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology

Panel Includes

Adenovirus PCR

Coronavirus 229E PCR

Coronavirus HKU1 PCR

Coronavirus NL63 PCR

Coronavirus OC43 PCR

Human metapneumovirus PCR

Rhinovirus/Enterovirus PCR

Influ A PCR

Influ B PCR

Parai nflu 1 PCR

Parainflu 2 PCR

Parainflu 3 PCR

Parainflu 4 PCR

RSV PCR

Bordetella pertussis PCR

Bordetella parapertussis PCR

Chlamydophila pneumoniae DNA PCR

Mycoplasma pneumo PCR

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)