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Test Code RPP 5 - Target Respiratory Pathogen Panel - 5 Target 

Important Note

For Outpatient Use

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Preferred Specimen

Nasopharyngeal Swab in universal transport media

 

 

Acceptable Specimens

Nasopharyngeal swab submerged in at least 0.5 mL of sterile normal saline

Specimen Stability

Ambient 4 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 3 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

Panel Components

  • Influenza A
  • Influenza B
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (COVID -19)
  • Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus

Reference or Target Ranges

Normal: Not Detected

Reportable Units

Detected / Not Detected

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reflex Testing

RPP Completion: 

Additional targets are available by clinician request through laboratory ordered RPP Completion. 

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, specimen leaked in bag, other reasons determined by qualified lab personnel

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time 4 hours
Stat Availabilty No
Performing Bench Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description PCR