Respiratory Pathogen Panel, PCR
Test code: 37444
CPT Code(s): 87633, 87486, 87581
Methodology: LIAISON PLEX System utilizing Reverse Transcription • Polymerase Chain Reaction
Clinical significance: The detection and identification of specific pathogen nucleic acids from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of respiratory infection aids in proper diagnosis.
The Respiratory Pathogen Panel (37444) is used for the detection of the following respiratory viruses and bacterial pathogens:
Adenovirus
Chlamydophila pneumoniae
SARS-CoV-2
Coronavirus (HKU1/229E/NL63/OC43)
Rhinovirus/Enterovirus
Influenza A
Influenza A Subtypes H1
Influenza A Subtypes H3
Influenza B
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Human Parainfluenza Virus (HPIV) 1
Human Parainfluenza Virus (HPIV) 2
Human Parainfluenza Virus (HPIV) 3
Human Parainfluenza Virus (HPIV) 4
Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (HRSV) A/B
The results of this assay should be used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings.
Supply: #S05 - VCM Nasal Swab
Preferred specimen(s): 1 Nasopharyngeal swab collected in 3 mL VCM, M4 media, M4RT or equivalent *Transport Medium will vary in lid color
Preferred volume: 1 Nasopharyngeal swab in 3 mL
Minimum volume: 1 swab in 0.5 mL transport
Transport container: VCM medium or equivalent M4 or M4RT
Transport temperature: Frozen -70º C
Specimen stability:
- Room Temperature: 8 hours
- Refrigerated: 72 hours
- Frozen -20º C: Not established
- Frozen -70º C: 30 days
Rejection Criteria: Sources other than nasopharyngeal
For additional supply or collection device information, please contact DLO's Customer Service department at 1-800-891-2917 (option 2)
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