Comprehensive Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP)

Wound microorganism gene identification panel by NAA with probe

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94499-1

Term Definition Description

Collection

nasal swab: Insert the tip of the swab into one nostril. The swab does not need to be inserted far. Insert just until the tip of the swab is no longer visible. Rotate the swab in a circle around the entire edge of your nostril at least three times. Repeat with the second nostril. Insert swab into the 0.9% saline tube and cap tightly

Container

nasal swab, nasopharyngeal (NP) swab viral/universal transport medium (VTM/UTM)

Storage Instructions

Swabs in viral transport media are stable for 30 days at -15°C or below. Swabs in viral transport media are also stable for 4 hours at room temperature and 3 days refrigerated (2º to 8º C).

Expected Turnaround Time

24-48 Hrs

Notes

1. https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/respiratory-pathogens-panel/2. CLSI. Molecular Diagnostic Methods for Infectious Diseases. 3rded. CLSI report MM03. Wayne, PA: Clinical and Laboratory StandardsInstitute; 2015.3. https://www.testing.com/tests/respiratory-pathogens-panel/4. Thomas M, Bomar PA. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. [Updated2022 Jun 27]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearlsPublishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-evaluation-and-diagnostic-testing-for-community-acquired-pneumonia-in-adults?-search=respiratory%20pathogen%20panel&source=search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_type=default&display_rank

CPT Codes

87631

87632

87633

87651

87653

87798

Volume

1 - 3 mL

Disease State

Methodology

Loinc

Target