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Atypical pneumonia panel
MessagePerformed in the MicrobiologyLaboratory x5785
Nasopharyngeal specimens also suitable for Influenza by PCR and/or RSV by the RVP test
**For lower respiratory specimens, virology culture please order CXVIR**
Nasopharyngeal specimens also suitable for Influenza by PCR and/or RSV by the RVP test
**For lower respiratory specimens, virology culture please order CXVIR**
Test Code
APNEU
Alias/See Also
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophiala pneumoniae, Bordetella pertussis
CPT Codes
87581, 87486, 87796
Includes
Mycopasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Bordetella pertussis
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport media
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Please obtain special flocked swab collection kit directly from Microbiology lab.
Instructions
Nasopharyngeal swab:
Detailed instructions come with each collection kit, obtained from Microbiology lab, 6-5785.
Insert (flocked end with thin flexible shaft) through nose into the posterior nasopharynx and, rotate the swab.
Keep the swab near the septum and floor of the nose.
Place the inoculated swab into the UTM medium and break off the shaft where scored.
Fit the top of the shaft into the lid of the tube and screw top onto tube securely.
Detailed instructions come with each collection kit, obtained from Microbiology lab, 6-5785.
Insert (flocked end with thin flexible shaft) through nose into the posterior nasopharynx and, rotate the swab.
Keep the swab near the septum and floor of the nose.
Place the inoculated swab into the UTM medium and break off the shaft where scored.
Fit the top of the shaft into the lid of the tube and screw top onto tube securely.
Transport Container
Washing or suction: Sterile catheter trap container.
Swab: VTM provided with collection kit.
Swab: VTM provided with collection kit.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature if transported within 15 minutes.
On ice if transport will be delayed >15 min.
On ice if transport will be delayed >15 min.
Methodology
PCR
Setup Schedule
Test performed Sunday through Saturday
Report Available
yes
Limitations
For patients with symptoms of Atypical pneumonia. If patient is immunocompromised, critically ill due to respiratory infection or a pediatric patient at high risk for severe complications due to cardiopulmonary disease, consider RVP panel. Call 65785 Microbiology
Reference Range
Not Detected
Performing Laboratory
Microbiology x65785 Tufts Medical Center
