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Test Code REPPCV Respiratory Pathogen Panel/SARS-CoV-2

Methodology

PCR

Specimen Type

NP collection with mini tip M4RT

Preferred Collection Container

M4RT - Collection kit contains two swabs. Please use only the NP Mini-tip

Collection Volume

1 NP Mini-tip Swab in M4RT or UTM (BD or COPAN)

Minimum Collection Volume

1 NP Mini-tip Swab in M4RT or UTM (BD or COPAN)

Collection Instructions

NP Swab Collection Instructions: 1. Insert swab straight back (not upwards) to the nasopharynx until resistance is met at the
level of the turbinates. Rotate the swab gently 2-3 times and withdraw slowly.
2. Place the swab in the transport media, break off the end of swab so that it fits in the container.
3. Specimens MUST be properly labeled with:
a. patient full name AND date of birth
c. “NP” for the specimen source/site
collection date and time
4. Bag specimen.
5 Store and transport critical refrigerated.

Transport

Preferred Refrigerated or can be Ambient up to 4 hours

Rejection Criteria

Leaking specimens, M4RT media that appears yellow or contaminated, Specimens not labeled appropriately, Specimen received in other media types

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen 30 days

Turn Around Time

<4 hours after receipt in Core Lab

Lab Department

Microbiology

Alias

Respiratory Panel,Respiratory Pathogens,SARS-CoV-2,Covid,REPP with SARS-COV-2

Ordering Info

The full panel includes: Adenovirus, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus HKU1, Coronavirus NL63, Coronavirus OC43, Influenza A (with subtyping for H1, H1-2009 and H3), Influenza B, Human Metapneumovirus, Parainfluenza Virus 1 through 4, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Rhino/Enterovirus, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Chlamydophila pneumonia, Mycoplasma pneumonia and SARS-COV-2.

Inpatient symptomatic pediatric or immune compromised patients with signs and symptoms consistent with infectious etiology requiring more comprehensive testing for adequate patient management.

EPIC Code

LAB0012Q

Pediatric Collection Container

NP with Mini Tip M4RT

Acceptable Collection Container

NP with Mini Tip In Universal Transport Medium (UTM).

Testing Volume

300uL

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

STAT Availability

Yes

LOINC

82159-5