Respiratory Panel Comprehensive

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WARNING:
This test is restricted to patients <18 years of age or an Emergency Department level ES1 or ES2 to be tested. The Respiratory Panel Panel Limited is available without restriction.

Test Code

1235906009

Alias/See Also

Influenza
Covid
RSV
SARS-CoV-2
FLU A
FLU B

CPT Codes
5906009

Includes

Adenovirus
Coronavirus 229E, HKU1, NL63, OC43
SARS-CoV-2
Human Metaneumovirus
Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus
Influenza A, A H1, A H3, A H1-2009
Influenza B
Parainfluenza Virus 1, 2, 3 and 4
RSV
Bordetella pertussis and parapertussis
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Preferred Specimen

Nasopharyngeal swab in viral/universal transport media (VCM/UTM)

Minimum Volume

1 transport swab

Instructions

NASOPHARYNX:
1. Gently insert an NP (nasopharyngeal) swab approximately 1/2 the distance to the same-side ear (3-5 cm).
2. Roll the swab against the inside nasal wall.
3. Immediately place the swab in the trasnport tube.
4. Label the source as Nasopharynx.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated 3 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Improper specimen collection and handling, source other than nasopharyneal.

Reference Range

Negative/not detected

Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
Corning Hospital Lab
Cortland Medical Center Lab
Lourdes Hospital Lab

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.