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Respiratory Pathogens by PCR, BAL

Respiratory Pathogens by PCR, BAL
Alternate Test Name	Respiratory Pathogens by Film Array
Epic Mnemonic Sunquest Mnemonic	Orderable by laboratory only RESPBB
Category	Sendouts
Methodology	Polymerase chain reaction
Test Performance Schedule	Sunday - Saturday
Result Availability	24 – 48 hours

Specimen Required

Container	Sterile container
Volume	Min. Vol.: 1 mL
Collection Instructions	• Label container with patient’s full name and birthdate • Collect the lavage (not less than 1-2 mL of fresh, unfixed material) in a sterile container • Indicate on the order site lobe and pertinent clinical data
Transportation Instructions	• Transport refrigerated
Stability	• Room Temperature: 4 hours (20-30°C) • Refrigerated: 3 days (2-8°C) • Frozen: Unacceptable
Causes for Rejection	NP washings, Sputum, Tracheal lavage/aspirate
Remarks	Panel Includes: • Adenovirus • Coronavirus 229E • Coronavirus HKU1 • Coronavirus NL63 • Coronavirus OC43 • COVID19 • Influenza A H3 • Influenza A H1 • Influenza A 2009 H1 • Influenza B • Parainfluenza 1 • Parainfluenza 2 • Parainfluenza 3 • Parainfluenza 4 • Respiratory Syncytial Virus • Rhino/Enterovirus • Bordetella pertussis • Bordetella parapertussis • Chlamydophila pneumoniae • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
CPT Codes	87633
Effective/Revised	6/17/2021

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