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HelpTest Code LAB2449 Rapid Lower Respiratory Viral/Bacterial PCR Panel
Infectious
Clinical System Name
Rapid Lower Respiratory Viral/Bacterial PCR Panel
Synonyms
LAB2449
RapidViruPCR
Respiratory Viruses
Rapid Respiratory Virus PCR Qualitative
RAPID RESP ATYPICAL BACTERIA PCR QUAL
RAPID RESP CHLAMYDIA PNEUMO PCR QUAL
RAPID RESP LONG VIRUS PCR PANEL QUAL
RAPID RESP MYCOPLASMA PNEUMO PCR QUAL
RpdLowerResp
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Trach aspirate, Sputum, BAL, Bronchial Wash
Container(s): Sterile Container
Preferred Vol: N/A
Minimum Vol: N/A
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Specimen Type, age of specimen.
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Storage location: Microbiology Fridge
CPA: Send sample to Microbiology for processing. If sample is shared and only one tube, or other container is received, affix shared sample label and send entire sample to Microbiology.
Off-site collection: Send to SCH Main Campus for testing. Refrigerate sample at 4°C before and during courier transport.
Nasal Middle Turbinate Swab, Nasopharyngeal Swab, Anterior Nasal Swab and Oropharyngeal Swabs are not acceptable for this test, but are acceptable for the Rapid Upper Respiratory Viral/Bacterial PCR Panel.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Other Specimens not in UTM (BAL / Trach Aspirate / Sputum / Bronchial Wash) |
RT |
≤ 1 h |
| Other Specimens not in UTM (BAL /Trach Aspirate / Sputum / Bronchial Wash) |
2-8 C |
≤ 1 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | 24/7 | 2 h |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Departments: Microbiology
Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)
CPT Codes
87633
Methodology
Method: Molecular method by BioFire FilmArray (Film Array)
Analytical Volume: 0.3 mL
Clinical Information
Bacteria Included on Panel:
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Legionella pneumophila
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus-baumannii complex
Enterobacter cloacae complex
Escherichia coli
Haemophilus influenzae
Klebsiella aerogenes
Klebsiella oxytoca
Klebsiella pneumoniae group
Moraxella catarrhalis
Proteus spp.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Serratia marcescens
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus agalactiae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Streptococcus pyogenes
Antimicrobial Resistance Genes Included on Panel:
mecA/C and MREJ
CTX-M
KPC
NDM
Oxa-48-like
VIM
IMP
Respiratory Viruses Included on Panel:
Adenovirus
Coronavirus
Human Metapneumovirus
Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus
Influenza A
Influenza B
Parainfluenza Virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Availability at Regional Clinics
Regional Clinics: Samples will be sent to SCH Microbiology Lab for testing.