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Test Code RESPPCR Respiratory Pathogens, PCR

Important Note

Respiratory Pathogens PCR testing is restricted to Emergency Department and Hospitalized patients. 

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: Respiratory Pathogens PCR,NP
  • Medinet Ref Code:RESPPCR
  • OV Code:IMO*RESPPCR 

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Requirements

Please submit the following Specimen:

 

 Nasopharyngeal (NP Swabs in viral transport media).   Specimen must be submitted to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection.  If specimen will not arrive at St. Luke's Laboratory within 4 hours of collection, it must be refrigerated.

 

 

 

 

Reference Values

Negative

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87633-Infections agent detection by nucleic acid;respiratory virus, includes mutliplex reverse transcription, when performed, and multiplex amplified probe technique, multiple types or subtypes, 12-25 targets.

87798-Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, not otherwise specified, amplified probe technique.

87486- Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid; Chlamydia pneumoniae, amplified probe technique

87581-Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid; Mycoplasma pneumoniae, amplified probe technique.

Purpose of the Test

Rapid identification of twenty pathogens most commonly associated with  upper respiratory tract infections.

Days Set Up

Monday through Sunday