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HelpTest Code RESP PNL Respiratory Pathogen Panel, NAAT
Additional Codes
LAB1307
Collection Method
Nasopyaryngeal collection
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Container
Universal Viral Transport Media
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab
Acceptable Specimens
Nasopharyngeal swab in 3-mL VTM, UTM or normal saline
Reference or Target Ranges
Not Detected
Reportable Units
Not Detected or Detected
Critical Value
Detected Influenza, B. petussis, Mycoplasma pneumonia, RSV and/or SARS-CoV-2.
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 3 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 30 days |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | bioMérieux BioFire® FilmArray® Torch |
CPT Codes
0202U
Last review/edit date
March 2024
Panel Components
| Viruses | Bacteria |
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