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| 58375:RESPIRATORY VIRUS PANEL | |||||||||
| Alias Names: | RVP / RSV / H1N1 | ||||||||
| Methodology: | Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction / Fluid Microbead Assay | ||||||||
| Edit Date: | 7/7/2010 | ||||||||
| Components: | Human Influenza A / Human Influenza B / RSV A / RSV B / Parainfluenza 1 / Parainfluenza 2 / Parainfluenza 3 / Human Metapneumovirus / Rhinovirus / Adenovirus | ||||||||
| Performed: | Monday – Saturday | ||||||||
| Released: | 24-48 hours | ||||||||
| CPT Code: | 87798 x12 | ||||||||
| Specimen Collection Details | |||||||||
| Collection: | Nasopharyngeal Swab: Use a sterile polyester flexible shaft NP swab and place in M4/M4-RT transport media.
Nasal Wash/Aspirate: Collect nasal wash/aspirate in 2-5 mL sterile saline and submit in a sterile leak-proof container. BAL/Sputum: Collect in a sterile leak-proof container. Refrigerate. |
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| Handling: | Refrigerate or freeze. | ||||||||
| Stability: | 48 hours refrigerated or 3 months frozen. | ||||||||
| Standard Volume: | 1-5 mL nasal wash/aspirate. | ||||||||
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL nasal wash/aspirate. | ||||||||
| Transport: | Refrigerated or frozen. | ||||||||
| Comments: | This assay detects Human Influenza A, Human Influenza B, RSV A, RSV B, Parainfluenza 1, Parainfluenza 2, Parainfluenza 3, Human Metapneumovirus, Rhinovirus, and Adenovirus. | ||||||||
| Rejection Criteria: | Leaking or non-sterile container; specimen improperly handled or transported. | ||||||||