Respiratory Panel

Test Mnemonic	RPP
CPT Code	87633, 87640, 87581, 87486, 87798
Also Known As
Specimen Type	Swab
Specimen Container	ESwab Collection Kit
Alternate Speciman Type	None
Preferred Volume	2 Swabs
Minimum Volume	1 Swab
Specimen Collection	Nasal/throat
Specimen Process	M-F
Specimen Transport Storage	Room Temperature 5-25°C
Specimen Stability	24-48 Hours
Specimen Rejection	• Improperly labeled. • Incomplete information on the requisition. • Too old for processing. • Failure to meet volume criteria. • Leaking primary or secondary specimen container. • Wrong collection container for test ordered. • Gross contamination. • Improper storage
Methodology	TaqMan RT-PCR
Use	For the detection of viral and bacterial pathogens listed above
Clinical Signifigance	To determine respiratory pathogen infection
Reference Range	Not Detected
Day Run	Mon-Fri
Time Run	As Received
Time Reported	24 Hours After Receipt
Test Type	Molecular