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Test Code RIPNL Respiratory Infection Panel

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB8075

Epic Description: RESPIRATORY INFECTION PANEL by PCR (NP swab)

 

Viruses in this panel include: Adenovirus types 3,4,7,21; Enterovirus group; Human bocavirus; Human coronavirus;Human metapneumovirus; Influenza A - Human Influenza; Influenza A - H1N1-09; Influenza B; Parainfluenza 1,2,3; RSV; Rhinoviurs; Bordetella pertusis/parapertusis; Chlamydia pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Testing performed using Multiplex PCR.

Synonym

Respiratory Viral Panel

 

Specimen Type

NP swab ONLY

All other respiratory sources, order EAP LAB6276 - RESPIRATORY VIRAL PANEL (RVPCR)

Specimen Required

Primary Source: Nasopharyngeal Swab (small swab)- ONLY

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Viral Transport Media (VTM) or Univeral Transport Media (UTM)

 1 small swab in 2.0 mL VTM or UTM 1 small swab in 2.0 mL VTM or UTM

Instructions for Collection and Transport

South Louisiana collections:

Specimens must be submitted in VTM or UTM transport media.  Both are stable for 4 hours at  room temperature (15 - 25°C).  Or, refrigerated for up to 3 days (2 - 8°C).  Or, Frozen (< -15°C or <-70°C) for up to 30 days.

North Louisiana collections:

Internal: Transport to lab on ice.
Remote: Transport to lab refrigerated using ice packs.

Performing Lab

Ochsner Microbiology lab - Jefferson Hwy

Ochnser Northshore Laboratory

Ochsner Baton Rouge Laboratory

Ochsner LSU Microbiology lab

Ochsner Monroe Laboratory

Assay Frequency

Daily, 24 hours per day

Routine Turnaround Time

1 day, excluding holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Transport VTM or UTM to Microbiology Lab.

CPT Code Information

87633

87798 x2

87486

87581