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RESP VIRUS PANEL (RVP) PCR
Message"Multiplexed detection of respiratory viruses using the eSensor® RVP PCR assay (GenMark).
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Test Code
139250
Alias/See Also
"hMPV
Human Metapneumovirus
Metapneumovirus
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Human Metapneumovirus
Metapneumovirus
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CPT Codes
87633
Preferred Specimen
"Nasopharyngeal swab in universal transport medium or respiratory wash (ie, nasal wash, nasal aspirate, or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)/wash)
0.5 mL wash or one swab
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0.5 mL wash or one swab
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Minimum Volume
"0.2 mL wash or one swab
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Instructions
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Transport Container
"Universal transport medium-swab; sterile container-BAL/wash or NP wash/aspirate
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Transport Temperature
Freeze
Specimen Stability
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Refrigerated ---7 days
Frozen ---28 days
Freeze/thaw cycles ---Stable x2
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Refrigerated ---7 days
Frozen ---28 days
Freeze/thaw cycles ---Stable x2
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Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
"Quantity not sufficient for analysis; specimen grossly contaminated; leaking or broken tube
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Methodology
"Multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) "
Clinical Significance
"Assay detects influenza A, influenza B, RSV A, RSV B, parainfluenza 1, parainfluenza 2, parainfluenza 3, rhinovirus, metapneumovirus, and adenovirus. Assay also subtypes influenza A virus (H1, 2009 H1, and H3) and adenovirus (B/E and C).
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