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Respiratory Virus Panel by PCR

Order Name VRESP PCR
Test Number: 5568555
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Adenovirus Detection by PCR
Polymerase Chain Reaction 39528-5 
Influenza A by PCR
Polymerase Chain Reaction 34487-9 
Influenza B by PCR
Polymerase Chain Reaction 40982-1 
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Detection by PCR
Polymerase Chain Reaction 40988-8 
Parainfluenza Virus Type 1
Polymerase Chain Reaction  
Parainfluenza Virus Type 2
Polymerase Chain Reaction  
Parainfluenza Virus Type 3
Polymerase Chain Reaction  
Metapneumovirus PCR
Polymerase Chain Reaction  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 3mL (1mL) Swab Mini-Flocked Swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM) Refrigerated
Alternate 1 3mL (1mL) Nasal Wash Sterile Screwtop Container Refrigerated
Alternate 2 3mL (1mL) Bronchial lavage/wash Sterile Screwtop Container Refrigerated
Instructions The preferred specimen is mini-Flocked Swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM)
(Comes as a kit: Supply# 50775), BD Viral Transport Media (VTM) or M4.
Keep swabs refrigerated,  Stability 7 days refrigerated.
Also acceptable 3mL(1mL) BAL or NP/Nasal/Tracheal Aspirate Sterile Screwtop tube Refrigerated.
NOTE: DO NOT USE Caclium Alginate or Wooden Shaft Swabs as they inhibit PCR testing.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Seasonal. In season: Daily. Out of season: Mon, Wed, Fri 
Expected TAT 2-3 Days  
Clinical Use Qualitative detection of RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), Adenovirus, Influenza A,B and Parainfluenza Virus Type 1,2,3, by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). 
Notes PCR detection of the pathogen’s RNA or DNA will provide a more sensitive and specific method when compared to the DFA method.
CPT Code(s) 87632
Service Provided By Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.
Lab Section Molecular Diagnostic