ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Respiratory Virus Mini Panel by RT-PCR : 0060764

Mnemonic: RESPMINI

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

Transport:  1mL respiratory specimen in sterile container, or in viral transport media (Microtest M4 or UTM) (ARUP supply # 12884) at 2-8°C.

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

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.5 mL respiratory specimen in a sterile container or in viral transport media (Microtest M4 or UTM) (ARUP supply # 12884) at 2-8°C.

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

Unacceptable Conditions:  Dry swabs, leaking or nonsterile containers.  Respiratory aspirates in collection containers with tubing.  These containers tend to leak , compromising the specimen.

Stability:  Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; 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: Negative-  Specific respiratory viral nucleic acid not detected by RT-PCR
Positive-  Specific respiratory viral nucleic acid detected by PCR
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or respiratory viral nucleic acid concentrations below the level of detection of the assay.
This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
CPT Code(s): 87801
 
 

 

 

 
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