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Epic EAP: LAB3843
Epic Description: RESPIRATORY PATHOGENS PANEL TEM-PCR
Specimen Type
Varies
Specimen Required
Primary Source: Nasopharyngeal Wash
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Vial |
2.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
Alternate Source: Nasopharyngeal Aspirate
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Vial |
2.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
Alternate Source: Nasopharyngeal swab
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Swab in Viral Transport Media |
1 swabs in 2.0 mLs saline/viral transport | 1 swabs in 2.0 mLs saline/viral transport |
| Alternate | Swab in tube with sterile saline | 1 swabs in 2.0 mLs saline/viral transport | 1 swabs in 2.0 mLs saline/viral transport |
Alternate Source: Tracheal aspirate
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile screw top tube |
2.0 mL | 2.0 ml |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight. Causes for specimen rejection: collection on wooden shafted swabs, or calcium alginate swab.
E-swab collection can be used in place of viral transport media for swab specimens.
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Viracor Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics, Referral code: 220098P
https://www.eurofins-viracor.com/clinical/test-menu/220098p-respiratory-pathogen-panel-tem-pcr/
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
1-2 days, excluding Sunday and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Freeze specimen for transport to reference lab.
CPT Code Information
87798 x 10
87632
87651
87541
87581
87486
87641