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HelpTest Code LAB5595 Respiratory Pathogen Panel with SARS CoV-2
Performing Section
Microbiology
Special Collection Notes
Collect specimen according to standard operating procedure.
Specimen Type
Nasopharyngeal Swab:
-Respiratory PCR Swab with UTM* (Default)
*Dry swabs and FLUVID Naris Swabs are not acceptable.
-Dacron or Flocked swabs in Viral transport
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 ResourcesReference Range
See ResourcesTAT
6 Hours
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days
Additional Notes
Specimen will be rejected if on the incorrect swab or media.
Aliases
RPP
RVP
CPT
0202U
Test/Batch Schedule
Monday – Sunday
Method
Biofire