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HelpTest ID NBLD0481 Comprehensive Respiratory Pathogen Panel, NAT
AKA
Adenovirus, Coronavirus, Metapneumovirus, Rhinovirus, Enterovirus, Influenza, Parainfluenza, RSV
Bordetella, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Respiratory Virus Panel, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (NP Swab in 3 mL Universal Viral Transport Media) tube - Nasopharyngeal Swab placed immediately in UTM.
Leave swab in media.
Note: NP aspirates or washings are NOT acceptable sources.
Antibiotic or anti-viral medications may affect results.
If a wire shaft swab is used for collection, do NOT crush ampule and deliver the swab to the lab immediately to have the specimen placed in UTM.
Test is not affected by hemolysis, lipemia or icterus.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 4 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Analytical Time
24 hours
Additional Information
Test includes: Adenovirus, Coronavirus, Human Metapneumovirus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A/H1, Influenza A/H1-2009, Influenza H3, Influenza B, Parainfluenza 1,2,3 and 4, RSV, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).
Methodology
Nested Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
0202U