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Respiratory Pathogen Panel, Qualitative Multiplex PCR

Message
Only advised for inpatients and observation patient with the following conditions:
1. Patient is immunocompromised
2. Transplant patient

Order restrictions in place: Not available for outpatients or ED patients >18 years of age
ALERT: Inpatient >18 years of age


Test Code
RESP Qual PCR


Alias/See Also
SQL test code 907364


CPT Codes
0225U (Z02JM)

Instructions
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
  • Swab sources such as nasal, nose, nare, nostril, etc.
  • No swab received in UTM
  • Swab submitted in anything other than UTM


Additional Information
Respiratory Pathogen Panel, Qualitative Multiplex PCR
Respiratory Pathogen Panel, Qualitative Multiplex PCR
Respiratory Pathogen Panel, Qualitative Multiplex PCR
Respiratory Pathogen Panel, Qualitative Multiplex PCR
Respiratory Pathogen Panel, Qualitative Multiplex PCR


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.