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HelpTest Code LAB7307 Respiratory Pathogen Multiplex PCR
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry
Methodology
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with melt curve analysis
This test is capable of detecting the following respiratory pathogens:
Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Adenovirus, Coronavirus HKU1, Coronavirus NL63, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, Influenza A, Influenza A subtype H1, Influenza A subtype H3, Influenza A subtype 2009 H1, Influenza B, Metapneumovirus, Parinfluenza 1, Parainfluenza 2, Parainfluenza 3, Parainfluenza 4, RSV, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, and SARS-CoV-2
Specimen Requirements
Acceptable Specimens
Nasopharyngeal (NP): 1 swab in viral transport medium
Collection Procedure
Nasopharyngeal
1. Call Christian NE Hospital Laboratory Customer Service at 314-653-4455 to obtain Viral Transport Medium Collection Kit.
2. Collect specimen using plastic shaft swab(s) provided.
3. Place swab(s) in vial, break or cut off shaft of swab(s), discard shaft, and tightly cap vial.
4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
5. If transport is delayed, refrigerate specimen.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Reference Values
Respiratory Pathogen Nucleic Acids Not Detected (Negative)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time (STAT, Routine)
STAT: not available
Routine: 3-8 hours
Test Classification and CPT Coding
0202U
Additional Information
For CHNE Laboratory Use Only
Minimum Volume:
Nasopharyngeal (NP): 1 swab in viral transport medium
Specimen Transport
Nasopharyngeal Swab, Respiratory-Ambient/Refrigerate OK