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HelpTest Code RPPCR Respiratory Pathogen PCR
Performing Laboratory
CCHS - Christiana Care Health Services
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Sunday (Christiana Hospital Only)
Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours
Methodology
The Verigene (R) Respiratory Pathogen (RP) test is a rapid multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that detects common community-acquired pathogenic respiratory viruses and bacteria from NP flocked swab sample in UTM (Universal Transport Medium). It will detect nucleic acid genes for Adenovirus, Human Metapneumovirus, Influenza A (subtype H1), Influenza A (subtype H3), Influenza B, Parainfluenza types 1, 2, 3 or 4, Rhinovirus, RSV A, RSV B, Bordetella Group, (B. pertussis, parapertussis & bronchiseptica), Bordetella holmesii, and Bordetella pertussis.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen should be delivered to laboratory within 1 hour of collection.
Container/Tube: UTM
Specimen: Nasopharyngeal swab
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient's full name and 1 addition unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of colleciton, collector's initials, and type of specimen.
Reference Values
Negative