MIDL PCR Respiratory Pathogen Pnl and SARS-CoV-2 ()
Department: Molecular Infectious Disease
Test Synonym(s): LAB6339, RPP, Respiratory Pathogen Panel and SARS-CoV-2, SARS CoV 2
Test Components: FilmArray® Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1)
CPT Codes: 87633
Methodology: Multiplex PCR
Reference Range: Not detected
Tube Type: Viral Transport Media
Specimen: Nasopharyngeal Swab, BAL (Bronchoalveolar lavage)
Alternate Specimen: Alternate specimen types will be sent to a reference lab for testing.
Pediatric Requirements: 0.3 mL
Volume: 1 - 3 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Temperature: Room temperature (15-25 C): up to 4 hours; Refrigerated (2-8 C): up to 3 days; Frozen (-15C or -70C): up to 30 days
Stability: Room temperature
Reasons for Rejection: Alternative specimen sent without Medical Director approval
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Daily
TAT: 24 hours
Significance: The FilmArray Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1) is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with FilmArray systems for the simultaneous qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals suspected of respiratory tract infections. The following organism types and subtypes are identified using the FilmArray RP2.1: Adenovirus, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus HKU1, Coronavirus NL63, Coronavirus OC43, SARS-CoV-2, Human Metapneumovirus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Influenza A, including subtypes H1, H1-2009 and H3, Influenza B, Parainfluenza 1 - 4, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Bordetella pertussis (ptxP), Bordetella parapertussis, Chlamydia pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae
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