Orderable Test Codes

Order Name Internal Code
Respiratory Pathogen Panel PCR, Respiratory Lower LAB8924
Respiratory Pathogen Panel PCR, Respiratory Upper LAB8925
Respiratory Pathogen Panel PCR, Miscellaneous LAB5377

CPT Codes

87633

Synonyms

  • Resp Panel
  • Resp Virus PCR
  • RVP PCR

Test Includes

Qualitative detection and identification of the following respiratory agents: Adenovirus (species A-F), Coronavirus (229E, HKU1, NL63, OC43), Human Metapneumovirus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A H1, Influenza A H1-2009, Influenza A H3, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, Parainfluenza Virus 3, Parainfluenza Virus 4, Respiratory Syncytial Virus subtype A, Respiratory syncytial virus subtype B, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Performing Laboratory / Facility

UCLA Healthcare Clinical Laboratory - Brentwood

Performing Section

Microbiology

Availability

Daily

Turnaround Time

2 days

Methodology

Qualitative multiplex PCR

Additional Information

Results should be interpreted together with clinical and radiologic findings.

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs; NP/nasal wash/aspirate; tracheal aspirate/suction; sputum; BAL; bronchial wash

Container

Universal Viral Transport
Sterile Container

Volume

1-3 mL; NP swab submitted in Universal Viral Transport (UVT)

Minimum Volume

1 mL adults; 0.5 mL pediatrics

Storage Temperature

Refrigerate

Stability

Specimen type Refrigerated (2 - 8°C) Room Temp (15 - 25°C) Frozen (-20°C) Frozen (≤-70°C)
UVT 10 days 12 hours N/A 12 months
Sterile Container 7 days N/A N/A 12 months

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Refrigerate

Ambulatory Specimen Processing / Transport

Refrigerate

Causes for Rejection

Specimen collected in wrong container; improper storage; leaking specimen; excessive delay in transport.

Reference Range

Not detected
Test Information

Orderable Test Codes

Order Name Internal Code
Respiratory Pathogen Panel PCR, Respiratory Lower LAB8924
Respiratory Pathogen Panel PCR, Respiratory Upper LAB8925
Respiratory Pathogen Panel PCR, Miscellaneous LAB5377

CPT Codes

87633

Synonyms

  • Resp Panel
  • Resp Virus PCR
  • RVP PCR

Test Includes

Qualitative detection and identification of the following respiratory agents: Adenovirus (species A-F), Coronavirus (229E, HKU1, NL63, OC43), Human Metapneumovirus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A H1, Influenza A H1-2009, Influenza A H3, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, Parainfluenza Virus 3, Parainfluenza Virus 4, Respiratory Syncytial Virus subtype A, Respiratory syncytial virus subtype B, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Performing Laboratory / Facility

UCLA Healthcare Clinical Laboratory - Brentwood

Performing Section

Microbiology

Availability

Daily

Turnaround Time

2 days

Methodology

Qualitative multiplex PCR

Additional Information

Results should be interpreted together with clinical and radiologic findings.
Specimen Collection and Handling

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs; NP/nasal wash/aspirate; tracheal aspirate/suction; sputum; BAL; bronchial wash

Container

Universal Viral Transport
Sterile Container

Volume

1-3 mL; NP swab submitted in Universal Viral Transport (UVT)

Minimum Volume

1 mL adults; 0.5 mL pediatrics

Storage Temperature

Refrigerate

Stability

Specimen type Refrigerated (2 - 8°C) Room Temp (15 - 25°C) Frozen (-20°C) Frozen (≤-70°C)
UVT 10 days 12 hours N/A 12 months
Sterile Container 7 days N/A N/A 12 months

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Refrigerate

Ambulatory Specimen Processing / Transport

Refrigerate

Causes for Rejection

Specimen collected in wrong container; improper storage; leaking specimen; excessive delay in transport.
Result Interpretation

Reference Range

Not detected

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