Repiratory Infection, Agent Detection Panel (BioFire)
Data | Value |
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Method |
Cultuture-independent diagnostic testing; nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT); Repiratory Infection, Agent Detection Panel Detects: Adenovirus |
CPT Code | 87633, 87798, 87486, 87581 |
Test Scope | Screening test |
Preferred Specimen | Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab |
Other Acceptable Specimens | None |
Specimen Container | Viral Transport Media |
Specimen Identification | Label tube with patient's first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection. |
Special Instructions | Swab should be transferred to 1-3 ml of viral transport medium as soon as possible (do not allow swab to dry) |
Shipping Requirements | Specimen should be kept at 4°C (refrigerated)and transported to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection Ship with cold pack. |
Sample Rejection Criteria |
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Turn-around-time | Monday through Friday: 4-8 hours from reception |