Respiratory Virus PCR Panel I

Test Code

91246

CPT Codes
87632

Includes

Adenovirus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Influenza A and B RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Parainfluenza Virus (Types 1, 2, 3 and 4) RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Preferred Specimen

1 nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab submitted in 3 mL, M4 media, VCM, UTM or equivalent or
2 mL bronchial lavage or sputum collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Instructions

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

Swabs
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Bronchial lavage/wash
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Sputum
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

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

Calcium alginate swabs

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction • Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days

Reference Range

See individual tests

Clinical Significance

This test is used to determine the presence of respiratory virus RNA/DNA in a patient's specimen. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture. The use of a panel for virus detection provides a useful differential diagnosis.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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.