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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 | Nasal Swab |
| Acceptable | Nasopharyngeal Swab |
| Container | Viral Transport Media |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
- Supplies: COPAN Swab and viral transport media.
- Collection Instructions:
- Insert swab into nares and rotate against nasal mucosa.
- See Nasal Specimen: HMC Microbiology Specimen Collection.
- Swab must be placed in viral transport media.
Specimen Type
Nasal Swab
Specimen Transport Temperature
| Refrigerated 2-8°C |
Specimen Stability Information
| Temperature | Time Frame |
| Ambient 15-25°C | 8 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
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
0241U
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 |