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Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP)

Alternate Name: RP Flex Panel

  | RVP, RPP

SAL Code:

2017

Loinc:

78922-2

Turn Around Time:

1 Day

Setup:

Daily

Department:

Respiratory Pathogens

Performing Laboratory:

Sherman Abrams Laboratory

Methodology:

Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Specimen Requirements:

Primary Tube:

VTM

Primary Substance:

BioMat

Temperature

Period

Stable Ambient:

8 Hours

Stable Fridge:

72 Hours

Stable Frozen:

30 Days

Rejection Criteria:

Improper labeling, expired collection devices, leaking containers, obvious PCR inhibitors, improper collection or shipment or storage of sample, any collection devices besides the approved transport media listed above.

Clinical Info:

This test provides simultaneous qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs obtained from individuals suspected of respiratory tract infections.

Note: smaller targeted panels for Influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 (see test numbers 2016, 2424) are also offered as needed.

Sample Collection:

Collect nasopharyngeal swab specimens using a polyester, rayon, or nylon-tipped swab following standard technique, and immediately place into 3mL of VTM or UTM. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER MEDIA. Samples received in any media other than VTM or UTM will be rejected.

Test Limitations:

The performance of this test has not been established for patients without signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. Results from this test must be correlated with the clinical history, epidemiological data, and other data available to the clinician evaluating the patient. Viral and bacterial nucleic acids may persist in vivo independent of organism viability. Detection of organism target(s) does not imply that the corresponding organisms are infectious or are the causative agents for clinical symptoms. The detection of viral and bacterial nucleic acid is dependent upon proper specimen collection, handling, transportation, storage and preparation. Failure to observe proper procedures in any one of these steps can lead to incorrect results. There is a risk of false positive or false negative values resulting from improperly collected, transported or handled specimens.

Specimen Handling Instructions:

Freeze. Per the package insert: Swabs in viral transport media are stable for 30 days at -15°C or below. Swabs in viral transport media are also stable for 8 hours at room temperature and 3 days refrigerated (2º to 8ºC).

Test Information:

Components:

Component Name CPT Loinc
Adenovirus 80586-1
Bordetella holmesii 80599-4
Bordetella parapertussis 29723-4
Bordetella pertussis 80600-0
Chlamydia pneumoniae 92133-8
Enterovirus/Rhinovirus 88721-6
Human Coronavirus 94639-2
Human Metapneumovirus 80587-9
Influenza A 80588-7
Influenza A subtype H1 80589-5
Influenza A subtype H3 80590-3
Influenza B 80591-1
Mycoplasma pneumoniae 29257-3
Parainfluenza 1 80592-9
Parainfluenza 2 80593-7
Parainfluenza 3 80594-5
Parainfluenza 4 80595-2
Respiratory Syncytial Virus 76089-2
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) 94759-8

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