Biofire FilmArray Pneumonia Panel

Test Code

BFPP

Alias/See Also

Pneumonia Panel

CPT Codes
87633

Includes

Bacteria:

Acinetobacter calcoaceticus-baumannii complex
Enterobacter cloacae complex
Escherichia coli
Haemophilus influenzae
Klebsiella aerogenes
Klebsiella oxytoca
Klebsiella pneumonia group
Moraxella catarrhalis
spp.Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Serratia marcescens
Staphyloccus aureus
Streptococcus agalactiae
Streptococcus pneumonia
Streptococcus pyogenes
Atypical Bacteria:
Chlamydia pneumonia
Legionella pneumophila
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Viruses:
Human Metapneumovirus
Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus
Influenza A
Influenza B
Parainfluenza Virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Antimicrobial Resistance Genes:

CTX-M
KPC
NDM
OXA-48-like
VIM
mecA/C and MREJ

Preferred Specimen

BAL or Bronch Wash

Instructions

Place bronchial lavage specimen in a sterile container and transport to the lab as soon as possible. Specimen should be labeled with 2 patient identifiers, source, date, time, and any other appropriate collection information.

Transport Container

Sterile container.

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimens should be tested with the FilmArray Pneumonia Panel as soon as possible. If storage is required, specimens can be held refrigerated for up to 1 day.

Methodology
PCR

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Monday - Sunday 24/7

Reference Range

Not detected.

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology

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.