Respiratory Pathogen Panel by PCR
Alternate Names
Biofire Respiratory Panel, Viral Pathogen Panel
SoftLab Order Code
RPPCR
Epic Order Name
RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANEL BY PCR
Epic Order ID
LAB3554
Tests Included
Adenovirus PCR, Bordetella parapertussis PCR, Bordetella pertussis PCR, Coronavirus 19 PCR, Coronavirus OC43 PCR, Coronavirus NL63 PCR, Coronavirus 229E PCR, Coronavirus HKU1 PCR, Chlamydophila pneumoniae PCR, Influenza A H1 PCR, Influenza A 2009 H1 PCR, Influenza A H3 PCR, Influenza A PCR, Influenza B PCR Human Metapneumovirus PCR, Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR, Parainfluenza 1 PCR, Parainfluenza 2 PCR, Parainfluenza 3 PCR, Parainfluenza 4 PCR Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus PCR, Respiratory Syncytial virus PCR
Laboratory
Raleigh
Additional Test Information
- Repeat testing within 7 days is not recommended. Not appropriate for test of cure.
- The Biofire RP2.1 has not been validated for testing of specimens other than nasopharyngeal swab specimens in transport medium or saline.
- The performance of the Biofire RP2.1 has not been established for specimens collected from asymptomatic individuals, immunocompromised individuals, in patients with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), or in a population vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Recent administration of nasal vaccines prior to specimen collection could lead to accurate virus detection by the Biofire RP2.1 of the viruses contained in the vaccine but would not represent infection by those agents.
Sample Type
Nasopharyngeal
Collection Container
GeneXpert Nasopharyngeal Sample Collection Kit (Red UTM)
Collecting Volume
one swab
Minimum Collecting Volume
one swab
Storage or Stability
Ambient or refrigerated if >1 hour transport to lab
Causes for Rejection
Incorrect swab used. Repeat testing within 7 days is not recommended.
TAT
2-8 hours after receipt in the Raleigh Laboratory