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Test Code LAB5053 Respiratory Pathogen Panel by NAT

Important Note

Respiratory pathogen panel testing is recommended when it will guide the course of patient therapy and support infection control measures.

Panel targets: Adenovirus, Coronavirus , Human Metapneumovirus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Influenza A, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19), Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae

 

Testing is performed using the Respiratory Panel 2.1 assay (BioFire) on the FilmArray system. This method uses PCR and RT-PCR to detect target nucleic acid.

Infectious

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport medium

Minimum volume is 0.3 ml

 

See collection instructions under resources.

Storage and Transport

Room temperature for up to 4 hours

Refrigeration (2-8°C) for up to 3 days

Frozen (< -15°C) for up to 30 days

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

No pathogens detected

Method

Nucleic acid amplification test

CPT codes

0202U

STAT Turnaround Time

2 hours

Routine Turnaround Time

24 hours