Methodology
ePlex
Synonyms
Respiratory Viral Panel PCR
Specimen Type
N/P Swab
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
O83101
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
within 24 hours of receipt
Stat TAT
within 2 hours of receipt
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Nasopharyngeal swab in Viral or Universal Transport Media (VTM or UTM)
Container Type
Viral Media
Collection Instructions
Insert swab into posterior nasopharynx and rotate; repeat with other nostril. Place swab in viral transport media (VTM red cap) or Universal Transport Media (UTM green cap)), and transport to lab ASAP.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 month
Rejection Criteria
Shared specimen previously used for other tests. Sources other than NP swabs, or swabs not immediately placed in viral media. Leaking specimens.
Test Volume Required
NP swab in viral transport media
Minimum Test Volume
N/A
Processing Instructions
Receive specimen in main lab, deliver to specimen to microbiology, and alert personnel of RP panel.
Included Tests
Adenovirus, Coronavirus, Human Metapneumovirus, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Flu A, Flu A H1, Flu A H1-2009, Flu A H3, Flu B, Paraflu 1-4, RSV A and B, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Revised
06-14-20
Initials
SL