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Test Code RVPPC RVP Viral Panel PCR

Clinical Indications

Useful for the diagnosis of viral and atypical bacterial causes of respiratory illness

Assay detects the following respiratory viruses: Adenovirus, Sars-CoV2 (COVID-19), other coronavirus (CoV 229E, HKU1, NL63, OC43), metapneumovirus (hMPV), rhinovirus/enterovirus, influenza A virus, influenza B virus, parainfluenza viruses (PIV1, 2, 3, 4), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Assay also detects the following respiratory bacterial infections: Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: RVP Viral Panel PCR
Sunquest Order Code: RVPPC
Px Order Code: LAB7087

Specimen Collection Type

Specimen Type: FSW (Flocked Swab)
Specimen Source: NASO (Nasopharyngeal) or NAS (Nasal)
Specimen Transport Device: Flocked swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM; pink liquid) 

 

Specimen Type: WAS (wash)
Specimen Source: NASO (Nasopharyngeal) or NAS (Nasal)
Specimen Transport: Raw sample in sterile container 

 

Specimen Type: BAL (bronchial alveolar lavage)
Specimen Transport: Raw sample in sterile container 

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Reference Range

Negative

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

Results for each target will be reported as detected/not detected.

Rejection Criteria

Foam, gel or charcoal swabs
Sputum
Tracheal aspirates

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

Swabs: N/A
Nasal washes/aspirates: 72 hours

Specimen Stability

4 hours at room temperature
72 Hours at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Microbiology

CPT Code

87633

LOINC Code

50219-5

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

N/A