Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories

Respiratory Viral Panel

Test Code

RVPCR

Description

Collect

Nasal Wash/Nasal Rinse (NASW):

Collect NW in Saline in a sterile container.

Bronchial Alveolar Lavage/Bronchial Washing (BAL/WASH):

Collect BAL/WASH in a sterile container.

Nasal/Nasopharyngeal Swab (NSWAB/NPS):

Collect NSWAB/NPS and place in a sterile tube containing transport media (UTM or VTM.)
Preferred Swab/Collection Tube (Diagnostic Hybrids – www.dhiusa.com): Adult Swab: 403C, Pediatric Swab: 410C

Required volume: 1 mL

Pediatric Collection

Minimum volume: 0.3 mL

Unacceptable Conditions

<0.3 mL

Storage Transport Temp

Transport specimen to laboratory at or below 2 to 8°C.

Stability

Specimen is stable at 2 to 8°C for 1 week, -10 to -30°C for at least 1 month, or -60 to -90° for at least 1 year. Internal specimens may be transported at ambient temperature but must be stored at or below 2 to 8°C upon arrival at the laboratory.

Notes

This assay provides the differential detection of: Adenovirus, Coronaviruses 229E, HKU1,
NL63, OC43 Enterovirus, Rhinovirus, Human Metapneumovirus, Influenza A H1-Seasonal,
Influenza A H1-2009, Influenza A H3, Influenza B, Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3, and 4, RSV and
Bordetella pertussis.

Enterovirus and Rhinovirus are reported collectively as they are not differentiated from
one another by this assay.

Performed

Mon-Fri

Methodology

Melt curve analysis via Film Array Instrument

Turnaround Time

1 business day. Call 303.270.2492 for STAT testing.

Department

Molecular Diagnostics Lab

Synonyms

RVP;Film Array;Virus;Adenovirus;Coronavirus;229E;HKU1;NL63;OC43;Enterovirus;Rhinovirus;Metapneumovirus;Influenza;Parainfluenza;RSV;Pertussis;Bordetella;BPPCR;RESPCR