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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

Respiratory Virus Mini Panel by PCR

CPT Code(s): 87631
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab, or pleural fluid.
Specimen Preparation:Fluid: Transfer 1 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (RDL Supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connectâ„¢ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. Swabs: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated.
Stability:Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 months
New York DOH Approval Status: Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Aliases:
  • InfluenzaInfluenza A and BInfluenza A PCRInfluenza B PCRRespiratory Syncytial VirusRSVRSV Molecular Detection, PCRRSV PCR