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HelpTest Code LAB3736 Rapid Upper Respiratory Viral/Bacterial PCR Panel
Infectious
Additional Codes
LAB3736
RapidViruPCR
Respiratory Viruses
Rapid Respiratory Virus PCR Qualitative
Rapid Resp Long Virus PCR Panel Qual
RAPID RESP PERTUSSIS PCR QUAL
RpdUpperResp
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Nasal Middle Turbinate Swab, Nasopharyngeal Swab, Anterior Nasal Swab, (Oropharyngeal Swab accepted but not preferred)
Container(s): Universal Transport Media for NP/MT/AN/OP Swab
Preferred Vol: N/A
Minimum Vol: N/A
Collection: Please consult the Photo Swab Guide to determine which swab to collect.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Specimen Type, Age of Specimen
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Storage location: Core or Microbiology Fridge
SCH: Samples should be given to Core Lab.
Off-site collection: Refrigerate at 4°C for transport to SCH.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| NP/MT/AN/OP Swab in UTM | RT | ≤ 4 h |
| NP/MT/AN/OP Swab in UTM | 2-8 C | ≤ 3 d |
| NP/MT/AN/OP Swab in UTM | -20 C or -70 C | ≤ 30 d |
Availability at SCH
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | 24/7 |
2 h |
Performing Laboratories
Seattle Children's Core Laboratory
Departments
Departments: Core Chemistry
Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)
Methodology
Method: Molecular method by BioFire FilmArray (Film Array)
Analytical Volume: 0.3 mL
CPT Codes
87633
Availability at Regional Clinics
Regional Clinics: Samples will be sent to SCH Core Lab for testing.
Clinical Information
This test detects SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, and RSV, as well as Adenovirus, Coronavirus, Human Metapneumovirus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, and Parainfluenza virus, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Critical Values
Pertussis PCR positive samples should be called to the provider.