Respiratory Viral Panel PCR

Test Code

95512

CPT Codes
87633

Includes

Adenovirus
Human Metapneumovirus
Human Parainfluenza Virus 1, Human Parainfluenza Virus 2, Human Parainfluenza Virus 3
Human RSV A and Human RSV B
Influenza A, Influenza A Subtype H1, Influenza A Subtype H3, Influenza B
Rhinovirus/Enterovirus

Preferred Specimen

1 Nasopharyngeal swab submitted in 3 mL, M4 media, VCM, M4RT or equivalent

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Note: This assay will not detect SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Swab must be sterile Dacron, nylon or rayon with plastic shafts. Place swab in sterile viral transport media containing protein stabilizer, antibiotics to inhibit bacterial fungal growth and buffer solutions.

Quest Diagnostic Patient Service Centers and Quest in-office phlebotomists do not collect respiratory specimens, including those from patients suspected to have COVID-19.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Not established

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

Received room temperature • Sources other than nasopharyngeal

Methodology
NxTag Luminex Technology

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1 day

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

The detection and identification of specific viral nucleic acids from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory viral infection. The respiratory virus panel is used for the detection of the following respiratory viruses:
Adenovirus
Influenza A
Influenza A Subtypes H1
Influenza A Subtypes H3
Influenza B
Parainfluenza 1
Parainfluenza 2
Parainfluenza 3
Rhinovirus/Enterovirus
Metapneumovirus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Subtype A
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Subtype B
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The results of this assay should be used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.