Respiratory Panel Limited

Test Code

1235906010

Alias/See Also

Influenza
Covid
RSV
SARS-COV-2
Flu Ab
Core 2020 Respiratory Panel PCR

CPT Codes
30600153

Includes

Influenza A PCR Assay
Influenza A H1
Influenza A H3
Influenza A H1-2009
Influenza A (No Subtype Detected)
Influenza B PCR Assay
RSV PCR Assay
SARS-COV-2

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

1 transport swab

Other Acceptable Specimens

Guthrie Clinic Lab: Nasal swab in viral/universal transport media (VCM/UTM)

Instructions

Guthrie Clinic Lab, Corning, Cortland, Lourdes

NASOPHARYNX:
1. Gently insert nasophayngeal swab approximately ½ the distance to the same-side ear (3-5 cm).
2. Roll against inside nasal wall.
3. Immediately place swab into transport tube with viral transport media.
4. Label source as Nasopharynx.

Guthrie Clinic Lab

NASAL (acceptable source during FLU season):
1. Insert nasal swab 1-2 cm into nostril.
2. Rotate swab for 3 seconds.
3. Using the same swab, repeat for second nostril.
4. Immediately place recovered specimen into viral transport media.
5. Label source as Nares.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 12 hours, Refrigerated: 3 days

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

Improper specimen collection, storage and transport

Reference Range

Negative/not detected

Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
Corning Hospital Lab
Cortland Medical Center Lab
Troy Hospital Lab
GMG Laboratory at Towanda
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.