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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. |