ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Respiratory Virus Mini Panel by RT-PCR : 0060764

Mnemonic: RESPMINI

Methodology: Qualitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab, or pleural fluid.

Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Transfer 1 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
OR transport swabs.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Remarks: Specimen source required.

Unacceptable Conditions: Respiratory aspirates in collection containers with tubing. Leaking or non-sterile containers. Dry swabs.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 2 months
Reference Interval:
Test Number Components Reference Interval
Flu A by PCR Negative
Flu B by PCR Negative
RSV by PCR Negative

Interpretive Data: This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 87502 Influenza A & B; 87798 RSV
Cross References: Influenza (Respiratory Virus Mini Panel by RT-PCR), Influenza A & B (Respiratory Virus Mini Panel by RT-PCR), RSV (Respiratory Virus Mini Panel by RT-PCR)
 
 

 

 

 
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