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Test Code RESPPANPCR Respiratory Panel by PCR

EPIC Test Code

LAB8132

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

Methodology

PCR

CPT(s)

87633 | 0202U

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)