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HelpTest Code RSPCR Comprehensive Respiratory Pathogen Panel, PCR
Infectious
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4612 |
Purpose
For the qualitative detection of common viral/bacterial respiratory pathogens.
Methodology
GenMark ePlex (PCR)
Sample Type
- Nasopharyngeal swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM), or sterile saline.
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (15-30°C) | 12 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 10 days |
| Frozen (-20 to -80°C) | 12 months* |
*May be thawed 2 times.
Stability is only applicable to specimens in transport media!
PCR Targets
| Target | Classification | Seasonal Prevalence | Most Common Demographic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenovirus (A-F) | Adeonovirus | Late Winter to early Summer | All ages, immunocompromised |
| Coronavirus (229E, HKU1, NL63, OC43) | Coronavirus | Winter, Spring | All ages |
| SARS-CoV-2 | Unknown | Not established | |
| Human Metapneumovirus | Paramyxovirus | Winter | Childrem, Elderly, Immunocomprominsed |
| Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus | Picornavirus | Fall, Spring, Summer | All ages, immunocompromised |
| Influenza A | Orthomyxovirus | Winter | All ages |
| Influenza A H1 | |||
| Influenza A H1-2009 | |||
| Influenza A H3 | |||
| Influenza B | |||
| Parainfluenza Virus 1 | Paramyxovirus | Fall | All ages |
| Parainfluenza Virus 2 | Fall, early Winter | ||
| Parainfluenza Virus 3 | Spring, Summer | ||
| Parainfluenza Virus 4 | Fall, early Winter | ||
| RSV A | Winter | Infants, Children, Older adults | |
| RSV B | |||
| Chlamydia pneumoniae | Bacterium | No peak season | All ages, most common in children |
| Mycoplasma pneumoniae | Late Summer, Fall | Children, Young adults |
Source: ePlex Respiratory Pathogen Panel PI1056 REV. A, pg. 5-6
Result Reporting
| Normal |
|---|
| Not Detected |
| Abnormal |
|---|
| Detected |
Precautions
| Target | Precautions Message |
|---|---|
| Adenovirus (A-F) | Droplet Precautions Contact Precautions |
| Coronavirus (229E, HKU1, NL63, OC43) | Airborne Precautions |
| SARS-CoV-2 | Airborne Precautions Contact Precautions |
| Human Metapneumovirus | Contact Precautions Droplet Precautions |
| Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus | Droplet Precuations |
| Influenza A | Droplet Precautions |
| Influenza A H1 | Droplet Precautions |
| Influenza A H1-2009 | Droplet Precautions |
| Influenza A H3 | Droplet Precautions |
| Influenza B | Droplet Precautions |
| Parainfluenza Virus 1 | Droplet Precautions |
| Parainfluenza Virus 2 | Droplet Precautions |
| Parainfluenza Virus 3 | Droplet Precautions |
| Parainfluenza Virus 4 | Droplet Precautions |
| RSV A | Droplet Precautions Contact Precautions |
| RSV B | Droplet Precautions Contact Precautions |
| Chlamydia pneumoniae | Droplet Precautions |
| Mycoplasma pneumoniae | Droplet Precautions |
Rejection Criteria
- Samples outside stability limits
- Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)
- Collection with improper swab or transport media
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Microbiology
CPT Code
87633
87486
87581
LOINC
78922-2 Respiratory pathogens DNA and RNA panel NAA+probe (Nph)