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RESPIRATORY PANEL by PCR
Test CodeBFPAN
Alias/See Also
Respiratory pathogen;Coronavirus;Viral Panel;Virus Panel
CPT Codes
87633; 87798 x2; 87486; 87581
Includes
Includes: Adenovirus, Coronavirus HKU1, Coronavirus NL63, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, SARS-CoV-2, Metapneumovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A H1, Influenza A H1-2009, Influenza A H3, Influenza B, Parainfluenza 1, Parainfluenza 2, Parainfluenza 3, Parainfluenza 4, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Bordetella pertussis, and Bordetella parapertussis
Preferred Specimen
BD Universal Viral Transport Media for swabs ONLY. Use the small nasopharyngeal swab - DO NOT USE the large nasal swab
Submit bronchial wash in sterile container
Submit bronchial wash in sterile container
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
None
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 3 days
- -20°C up to 1 month
Samples will automatically be frozen if negative and kept for 14 days.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sputum samples will be rejected
Methodology
FilmArray PCR
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Reference Range
Not Detected
Clinical Significance
Identifies 17 viruses and 4 bacteria associated with upper/lower respiratory infections using more sensitive PCR instead of culture. Aids physicians in antiviral/antibiotic selection, avoid unnecessary antibiotics, and improve infection control practices.
This panel should NOT be used as an initial or screen test for COVID-19. Order test code CO19H.
This panel should NOT be used as an initial or screen test for COVID-19. Order test code CO19H.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMB9 (Molecular Biology, BioFire)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023
