RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANEL WITH SARS-COV-2 PCR

Test Code
LAB6208


CPT Codes
0202U

Includes
Qualitative molecular panel containing VIRAL and BACTERIAL targets for infectious agents associated with respiratory illness including:
Adenovirus, Influenza virus, Parainfluenza virus, Human Metapneumovirus, Coronavirus (Including Covid-19), RSV, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, and depending on the laboratory, may include Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Bordetella pertussis, and Bordetella parapertussis.


Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals suspected of respiratory tract infections.


Transport Container
Viral Transport Media


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
PCR

Setup Schedule
Daily


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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.