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