Test code: 37444
CPT Code(s)*: 87633**, 87486, 87581 **CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Methodology: LIAISON PLEX System utilizing Reserve 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: Includes: 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
Alternative name(s): N/A
Supply: #S05 - VCM Nasal Swab
Preferred specimen(s): 1 Nasopharyngeal swab collected in 3 mL VCM, M4 media, M4RT or equivalent
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)