Test Code VIRAL ATYPICAL PNEUMONIA PANEL VIRAL ATYPICAL PNEUMONIA PANEL
Additional Codes
Viral Atypical Pneumonia
Department
Molecular
Specimen Type
NP Swab or BAL
Method
Multiplexed Polymerase Chain Reaction (mPCR)
Container
Viral transport media
Special Requirements
Transport specimen to lab within one hour or refrigerate.
Standard Volume
1.0
Minimum Volume
1.0
Pediatric Volume
N/A
Ship Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability Refrigerated
3 days
Stability Room Temp
4 hours
Stability Frozen
30 days
CPT Code
0202U
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Use
Panel tests for Adenovirus, Coronavirus 229E, HKU1, NL63, OC43, Human Metapneumovirus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Influenza A, B, Parainfluenza Virus 1, 2, 3, 4, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.