Respiratory Pathogen Panel, Bronchial Lavage or Washing

Test Code
RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANEL(WH)


Includes
Detects Influenza A (H3, H1, 2009 H1), Influenza B, RSV, hMPV, Parainfluenza 1-4, Adenovirus, Rhino/Enterovirus, hCoVs NL63, 229E, & OC43, B.pertussis, C.pneumoniae, M.pneumoniae


Preferred Specimen
Bronchial Lavage or Washing


Methodology
BioFire FilmArray PCR

Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at the VA Connecticut Virology Lab
Contact: Dr. David Peaper 203-937-3441
 


Last Updated: January 15, 2016


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.