Metapneumovirus PCR
Order Name
METAPNEUMO
Test Number: 5575875
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 5575875
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Metapneumovirus PCR
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Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL (1 mL) | Swab | Mini-Flocked Swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 3 mL (1 mL) | Nasal Wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 3 mL (1 mL) | Bronchial lavage/wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | The preferred specimen is mini-Flocked Swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM) (Comes as a kit: Supply# 50775), BD Viral Transport Media (VTM) or M4. Keep swabs refrigerated, Stability 7 days refrigerated. Also acceptable 3mL(1mL) BAL or NP/Nasal/Tracheal Aspirate Sterile Screwtop tube Refrigerated. Unacceptable Spcimens: Eswabs, Caclium Alginate or Wooden Shaft Swabs. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | In season: Daily. Out of season: Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Notes | PCR detection of the pathogen’s RNA or DNA will provide a more sensitive and specific method when compared to the DFA method. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87798 |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |