Respiratory Pathogen Panel
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Test code: 37444
Methodology: NxTAG Luminex Technology
Includes: Adenovirus, Enterovirus/Rhinovirus, Influenza A with subtype H1 and H3, Influenza B, Metapneumovirus, RSV A and B, Parainfluenza Virus 1 2 3 and 4, Coronavirus 229E OC43 NL63 and HKU1, Bocavirus, Chlamydophila Pneumoniae, Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
Alternative name(s): N/A
Clinical significance: The detection and identification of specific pathogen nucleic acids from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of respiratory viruses and bacterial pathogens
Supply: S05 - VCM Nasal Swab
Preferred specimen(s): Nasopharyngeal swab
Preferred volume: 1 Nasopharyngeal swab
Transport container: VCM medium or equivalent M4 or M4RT
Transport temperature: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen stability: Refrigerated: 7 days
Rejection Criteria: Received room temperature. Sources other than nasopharyngeal
For additional supply or collection device information, please contact DLO's Customer Service at (800) 891-2917, option 2.
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