Respiratory Viruses PCR
| Test Name |
Respiratory Viruses PCR |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module |
MIC |
| Ordering Mnemonic |
RESP PCR |
| Specimen Type | Nasopharyngeal Swab |
| Collection Container | |
| Container Information |
Virus Swab Provided by Lab call 2447 |
| Collection Information |
Nasal/Nasopharyngeal - Insert flexible, fine-shafted swab into nostril or nasopharynx, rotate in circular manner to collect cellular material.
Nasopharyngeal Aspirate - Using mucous collection device, insert appropriately sized catheter nasally into posterior nasopharynx. Apply suction, using intermittent suction as catheter is withdrawn. If necessary, use small amount of viral transport media to wash sample out of tubing. Transfer aspirated sample to a sterile container. |
| Test Schedule |
Daily |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 24 hours |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
COVID 19, INFLUENZA A, INFLUENZA B, RHINO/ENTEROVIRUS, RSV, METAPNEUMOVIRUS, ADENOVIRUS, PARAINFLUENZA 1 & 3 |
| Storage and Transport |
Ship at Room temperature |
| Test Referred To |
Tested in house at BCHS |
