Respiratory Virus Panel by PCR
Order Name
VRESP PCR
Test Number: 5568555
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 5568555
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Adenovirus Detection by PCR
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction | 39528-5 |
|
Influenza A by PCR
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction | 34487-9 |
|
Influenza B by PCR
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction | 40982-1 |
|
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Detection by PCR
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction | 40988-8 |
|
Parainfluenza Virus Type 1
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction | |
|
Parainfluenza Virus Type 2
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction | |
|
Parainfluenza Virus Type 3
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction | |
|
Metapneumovirus PCR
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3mL (1mL) | Swab | Mini-Flocked Swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 3mL (1mL) | Nasal Wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 3mL (1mL) | Bronchial lavage/wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | The preferred specimen is mini-Flocked Swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM) (Comes as a kit: Supply# 50775), BD Viral Transport Media (VTM) or M4. Keep swabs refrigerated, Stability 7 days refrigerated. Also acceptable 3mL(1mL) BAL or NP/Nasal/Tracheal Aspirate Sterile Screwtop tube Refrigerated. NOTE: DO NOT USE Caclium Alginate or Wooden Shaft Swabs as they inhibit PCR testing. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Seasonal. In season: Daily. Out of season: Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Qualitative detection of RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), Adenovirus, Influenza A,B and Parainfluenza Virus Type 1,2,3, by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). |
| Notes | PCR detection of the pathogen’s RNA or DNA will provide a more sensitive and specific method when compared to the DFA method. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87632 |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |