Respiratory Viral Panel by PCR

Test Code
RESPCR


CPT Codes
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Includes
Adenovirus
Infulenza A H1
Influenza A H3
Influenza B
Parainfluenza 1-4
Respiratory syncytial A
Respiratory syncytial B
Rhinovirus


Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swab in VCM. 


Other Acceptable Specimens
Coban M Swab


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples not labeled with complete first and last name and Date of birth.
Sample collection date, time, and collector's initials need to be on requisition or sample.


Methodology
PCR

Performing Laboratory
Meritus Medical Laboratory 11110 Medical Campus Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742


Last Updated: March 11, 2024


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.