RESPIRATORY PATHOGENS FLEX NUCLEIC ACID TEST

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: RPFLEX
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6592
Schedule: DAILY
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume:
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport media
Collection Info:
Stable for up to 48 hours, if refrigerated.

Freeze at -70C if not tested within 48 hours.

Methods

Nucleic Acid Amplification Microarray

Clinical Utilities

Rapid detection of respiratory pathogens in nasopharyngeal specimens.

Viruses Detected: Influenza A (subtype H1 and H3), Influenza B, Parainfluenza (1, 2, 3, and 4), RSV A and B, Rhinovirus.

Bacteria Detected: Bord. parapertussis/bronchiseptica, Bord. holmesii, and Bord. Pertussis.

CPT Codes

87798, 87633

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.