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
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.
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.
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.