Respiratory Panel (Respiratory Panel)
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| Synonyms:
| Respiratory Panel |
| Specimen: | Nasopharngeal swab placed in viral transport media (VTM) 2-3 mL. |
| Volume: | 1 nasopharngela swab |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 nasopharngela swab |
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| Rejection Criteria: | Incorrect specimen type; improper labeling, QNS and specimen received at room temperature. |
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| Additional Information: | Swab must be placed in VTM. Viral transport media may be obtained from AnMed Health Laboratory for outpatients. |
| Testing Includes: | Adenovirus, B.pertussis, C.pneumoniae, Coronavirus 229E, HKU1, NL63, and OC43, Human Metapheumovirus, Human Rhino/Enterovirus, Influl A (resp), Influ A/2009-H1 and H3, Influ B(Resp), M. pneumoniae Parainfl 1,2,3,4 and RSV |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |