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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
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
2025
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab
Panel Components
| Viruses | Bacteria |
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