RESPIRATORY VIRUS PANEL BY PCR ON FILM ARRAY
| Synonyms: | Respiratory panel; Adenovirus; Coronavirus 229E; Coronavirus HKU1; Coronavirus NL63; Coronavirus OC43; Influenza A; Influenza B; Human Metapneumovirus; Parainfluenza Virus 1; Parainfluenza Virus 2; Parainfluenza Virus 3; Parainfluenza Virus 4; Respiratory Syncytial Virus; Rhinovirus/Enterovirus; Flu A; Flu B; RSV; PIV; hMPV; ADV; CoV; EV; HRV |
| Computer Code: | (FILMRP) |
| Specimen Collection: | Nasopharyngeal swabs in viral transport. Specimen in VTM can be held at room temp for less than or equal to 4 hours. Place on wet ice or refrigerate if greater than 4 hours. Transport to the laboratory ASAP. |
| Minimum Volume: | NA |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Place on wet ice or refrigerate. Transport to the laboratory ASAP. Do not use Calcuim alginate or wooden swabs or cotton swabs. |
| Reference Values: | Negative DNA by PCR for organisms listed: The following organism types and subtypes are identified using the FilmArray RP: Adenovirus, Coronaviruses HKU1,NL63,OC43, and 229E, Human Metapneumovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A subtypes H1, H3, and 2009 H1, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Viruses 1, 2, 3, and 4, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Bordetella pertussis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophila pneumoniae. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | SPEC M /MOL DIAG |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs. TAT may increase due to limited testing on instruments. |
| Stat TAT: | 2 hrS. TAT may increase due to limited testing on instruments. |
| CPT Code(s): | 87633 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |