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Respiratory Bacterial Panel
RBP
Methodology: | Target Enriched Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction |
Performed: | Mon-Sat |
Reported: | 1-2 days |
Specimen Required: | Collect: Nasopharyngeal (UTM) swab Alternative Specimen(s): ESwab ( Liquid elution swab) Specimen Preparation: – Open the peel pouch – Remove the swab – Collect the patient sample using the swab. – Remove the screw cap from the tube and insert the swab all the way to the bottom of the tube. – Screw the cap on tightly to prevent leakage – Apply patient information on the tube label. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Room temperature: 48 hrs; Refrigerated or Frozen: 5 days from time of collection. Components: – Chlamydophila Pneumoniae – Mycoplasma Pneumoniae – Legionella Pneumophila – Bordetella Pertussis/Parapertusis – Streptococcus Pneumoniae – Haemophilus Influenza. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 87541; 86615×2; 87798×2; 87486; |