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Infectious
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal swab or Bronchial Wash/Lavage
Container / Tube: Universal Viral Transport Medium (NP swab) or Sterile Container (Bronch)
* NP swabs and viral transport are available as a kit from the Molecular Biology Department
CPT Codes
87633: Infectious agent detection by nucliec acid, respiratory virus, 12 - 25 targets
87798: Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, not otherwise specified
87486: Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, Chlamydia pneumoniae
87581: Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Special Instructions
Specimens in viral transport media can be held at room temperature for up to 4 hours or at 2 - 8°C for up to 3 days.
Testing Schedule
Days Performed: Monday through Sunday
Times Performed: All shifts, 24 hours a day
Turn-around Time: 90 minutes, may be longer during respiratory season