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Test Code RESP4 Respiratory 4 Viral Panel by PCR

Important Note

Specimen must be collected using the Copan Nylon Flocked Swab®.

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Profile Information

Respiratory 4 Panel Components
SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Influenza A by PCR
Influenza B by PCR
RSV Detection by PCR

Specimen Required

Specimen Collection Requirements
Acceptable   Anterior Nasal Swab (Nylon)
Acceptable Nasopharyngeal Swab (Nylon)
Container Viral Transport Media (UTM/VTM)
Minimum Volume 3.0mL
  • Supplies: COPAN Nylon Swab® and UTM-RT®.
  • Collection Instructions:
    • Insert swab into nares and rotate against nasal mucosa. 
    • See Nasal Specimen: Resp 4 Collection Kit
    • Swab must be placed in viral transport media.

Specimen Type

Nasal Swab/NP Swab

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated 2-8°C

Specimen Stability Information

Temperature Time Frame
Ambient 15-25°C  48 Hours
Refrigerated 2-8°C  7 Days

Reject Due To

  • Calcium alginate- tipped swab, wood swab, dry swab or transport containing gel.
  • Nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate
  • Saline

Day(s) Test Setup

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Respiratory 4 Panel Components Reference Value
SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19) Negative*
Influenza A by PCR Negative
Influenza B by PCR Negative
RSV Detection by PCR Negative
   
* Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. Negative results must be combined with clinical observations, patient history and epidemiological information.  

Methodology

Multiplex Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

CPT Code Information

87637

LOINC Code Information

TEST LOINC
Resp 4 Panel  95941-1
SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19) 94500-6
Influenza A by PCR 76078-5
Influenza B by PCR 76080-1
RSV Detection by PCR 40987-0