NA

Nasopharyngeal swab.  Place in 1-2 mL universal viral transport media.   

BAL, sputum, tracheal aspirates, and throat swabs.

Refrigerated.

Microbiology Department

Test performed daily on all shifts.  Reported on same shift received.  During peak season, results will be available within 24 hours of receipt.

Microbiology Department

Test performed daily on all shifts.  Reported on same shift received.  During peak season, results will be available within 24 hours of receipt.

PCR

Reported as Detected, Not Detected or Equivocal
 

The Microbiology Clinical Laboratory implemented a change in methodology for respiratory viral testing by PCR. The respiratory viral molecular test has been changed to the Biofire FilmArray Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RESPP). The RESPP is a multiplexed molecular test that will qualitatively detect and identify different respiratory pathogens simultaneously. The respiratory viruses detected include adenovirus, coronavirus (229E, OC43, NL63 and HKU1), SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A virus (with subtyping for H1, 2009 H1 and H3), Influenza B virus, human metapneumovirus, parainfluenza virus (1, 2, 3, and 4), human rhinovirus/enterovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The bacterial pathogens detected are Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. 
Please note the direct antigen tests for influenza type A/type B and RSV are available for rapid screening when clinically indicated (Influenza type A & type B Antigen Detection; RSV Direct Antigen Detection).