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Test Code LAB5595 Respiratory Pathogen Panel with SARS CoV-2

Performing Section

Microbiology

Purpose/Principle

The BioFire FilmArray® Respiratory Panel (RP) is an FDA-cleared, closed PCR system for the detection of multiple respiratory viruses and bacteria. The system, consisting of an instrument and a single-use disposable pouch, integrates nucleic acid extraction and purification, nested multiplex amplification, detection from simultaneous single-plex second-stage reactions, and analysis.

Special Collection Notes

Collect specimen according to standard operating procedure.

Specimen Type

-Swab:

Respiratory PCR Swab with UTM Media Nasopharyngeal Swab (Dacron or locked in Viral Transport, no dry swabs)

Mid-turbinate Swab: Mid-Turbinate Swab Collection Kit (in Viral Transport, no dry swabs)

 

-Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Tracheal aspirate and Bronchoalveolar Lavage:

Sterile screw capped container

Specimen Volume

Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Tracheal aspirate and Bronchoalveolar Lavage:
Preferred: 1.0mL
Minimum: 0.5mL

Processing Instructions

Store refrigerated and send via courier on cold packs

Temperature

Refrigerated

Test Components

See Resources

Reference Range

See Resources

TAT

6 Hours

Additional Notes

*Test includes SARS CoV-2

*Unacceptable Specimens:
Formalin-fixed lung tissue

Aliases

RPP
RVP
SARS CoV-2

CPT

0202U