Respiratory Pathogen Panel With SARS-CoV-2, NAA
Also known as: BioFire, FilmArray
Use
This test provides simultaneous qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs obtained from individuals suspected of respiratory tract infections.
Special Instructions
Labcorp also offers smaller targeted panels for Influenza, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2, associated with test numbers 140140, 140147, or 140163. It is important to collect NP swabs per standard techniques and immediately place the swab in viral transport media for accurate results.
Limitations
The performance of this test has not been established for patients without signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. Results must be correlated with clinical history and other data. Viral and bacterial nucleic acids may persist independent of organism viability, not implying infectiousness. The detection relies on correct specimen collection, handling, storage, and preparation. Improper procedures can lead to false results.
Methodology
PCR-based (qPCR)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 82159-5
- 82160-3
- 82161-1
- 82162-9
- 82163-7
- 82164-5
- 94565-9
- 82165-2
- 82175-1
- 82166-0
- 82167-8
- 82168-6
- 82169-4
- 82170-2
- 82171-0
- 82172-8
- 82173-6
- 82174-4
- 82176-9
- 87621-9
- 82179-3
- 82178-5
- 82177-7
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Nasopharyngeal Swab
Volume
One swab in viral or universal transport (VTM/UTM) medium
Minimum Volume
One swab in 0.3 mL transport medium
Container
Viral transport medium
Collection Instructions
Collect NP swab per standard techniques and immediately place swab in up to 3 mL of viral transport media.
Storage Instructions
Freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Improper collection; inadequate specimen; improper labeling; specimen leaked in transit; quantity not sufficient for analysis; name discrepancies; specimen exceeding storage requirements; nasal swabs or any other upper respiratory sample other than nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport media
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen | 30 days at 15°C or below |
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