Respiratory Virus Panel by PCR

Test Name

Respiratory Virus Panel by PCR

Alternate Description

RVP

LIS Code

RVP

Availability

7 Days a week

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

NP (Nasal Pharyngeal) Swabs ONLY and BAL's

Test Includes

Detection for following respiratory viruses: Respiratory syncytial virus ( RSV), Influenza A/B, Parainfluenza 1/2/3/4, Human Metapneumovirus, Adenovirus, Rhinovirus, Enterovirus, Coronavirus, Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Specimen Tube Type Transport

NP Swab in UTM (Universal Transport Medium) BRONCHIAL LAVAGE ( BAL) in sterile container

Summary Test Name

Respiratory Virus Panel by PCR

Container Microbiology

UTM

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Keep refrigerated until courier pickup

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Send to lab immediately upon collection.

Stat Availability

Yes

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

12 hours or less from time of receipt in Virology Laboratory

Test Results

Detected / Negative for individual viruses