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Pneumonia Pathogen Panel, NAAT
Message- CMS ordering guidelines for reimbursement require:
- For immune-competent patents panel must be ordered by ID Specialist or Pulmonologist.
- For immune-compromised may only be ordered by ID Specialist, Pulmonologist, Oncology or Transplant.
- Recommendation for patients presenting with respiratory symptoms may be screened with INFLUENZA A, B, RSV, COVID-19 [LAB5211772]. If LAB5211772 is negative and respiratory infection is still strongly suspected consult with appropriate specialist for this panel.
Test Code
LAB5210613
CPT Codes
87633
Includes
Preferred Specimen
BAL, Bronchial Wash, Sputum and Endotracheal Aspirates
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
When multiple specimens from similar source are received testing will be performed on most appropriate
sample.
sample.
Transport Container
Sterile container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
• Only 1 specimen will be tested if multiple samples from same patient received.
• Repeat testing on same patient will not occur <15 days from previous same source testing.
• Repeat testing on same patient will not occur <15 days from previous same source testing.
Methodology
NAAT
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
HHNB ~4 Hours, 24/7
HHI ~6 Hours, will require sample transport to HHNB
HHI ~6 Hours, will require sample transport to HHNB
Reference Range
Not Detected
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport
