CDOS

RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANEL,NAAT

Test Code: LAB1307

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Synonym

RESP PCR; Respiratory Panel NAAT; Adenovirus; Seasonal Coronavirus; Human Metapneumovirus; Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus; Influenza A; Influenza B; Parainfluenza; Respiratory Syncytial Virus; RSV; Bordetella parapertussis; Bordetella pertussis; Chlamydia pneumoniae; Mycoplasma pneumoniae, SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal Swab

Specimen Container

Viral transport media (any manufacturer) or 0.9% Saline

Collection Procedure

Insert a nasopharyngeal swab with a flexible shaft through the nose into the posterior nasopharynx. Rotate the swab in place for a few seconds to absorb secretions. Immediately place the swab in Viral Transport medium.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens not in viral transport media.Specimens collected with a regular swab instead of a flexible mini-tip nasopharyngeal swab.

Temperature

Ambient (room temperature)up to 4 hours, or Refrigerated

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Stability

Room Temp 4 hours Refrigerated 3 days Frozen (-20 °C) 1 month Frozen (-70 °C) 1 month

Test Includes

PCR results for: Adenovirus, Seasonal Coronavirus (HKU1, NL63, 229E, OC43), Human Metapneumovirus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Influenza A (A/H1, A/H3, H1-2009), Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus (1, 2, 3, 4), Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Bordetella parapertussis, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, SARS-CoV-2

Schedule

Daily

Turn Around Time

2-6 hours

Place of Service

Sacred Heart Medical Center

Department

Microbiology

Additional Information

To support rapid diagnosis, treatment and management of respiratory viral infections and appropriate antimicrobial stewardship, the Microbiology Laboratory at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center is offering an FDA-cleared multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panel for the diagnosis of respiratory tract infections. Sensitivity exceeds the sensitivity of DFA or culture. Specificity >99%.Due to the sensitivity and specificity of the technology, when this test is ordered, there is no need to order either respiratory viral DFA or culture.

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