Methodology
PCR (ePlex)
Synonyms
Respiratory Viral Panel PCR; RP2
Specimen Type
NP Swab
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB06021
Lab Test Days
As Received
Standard TAT
4-6 Hours
Stat TAT
within 2 hours of receipt
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Container Type
Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Collection Instructions
Insert swab into posterior nasopharynx and rotate; repeat with other nostril. Place swab in viral transport media (VTM) and transport to lab ASAP. Must collect NP swab only.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 12 Hours; Refrigerated: 10 Days; Frozen: 12 Months
Rejection Criteria
Leaked specimen; Unlabeled or mislabeled specimen; Swab other than NP source
Test Volume Required
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Minimum Test Volume
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Processing Instructions
Receive sample into lab and deliver promptly to Micro bench staff. DO NOT leave in Micro bucket.
Included Tests
Adenovirus, Coronavirus (229E, HKU1, NL63, OC 43. Does not differentiate), SARS-CoV-2, Human Metapneumovirus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Influenza A (and subtypes H1, H1-2009, H3), Influenza B, Parainfluenza (Differentiates 1, 2, 3, and 4) RSV A, RSV B, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
CPT Codes
87633, 87486, 87581
Revised
5/17/24
Initials
SA