This is a multiplex molecular panel which detects the following organisms: Influenza A (including subtypes), Influenza B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, Adenovirus, Seasonal Coronaviruses, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Human Metapneumovirus, Parainfluenza virus 1-4, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydia pneumoniae. For most patients with seasonal respiratory illness, the recommended test order is "Influenza A/Influenza B/RSV/COVID-19 (Respiratory 4-plex) Panel Molecular Detection".
Specimen Sources
NaresNasopharynx
Specimen Types
ConjunctivaRespiratorySwab
Container
Collection Instructions
Nasopharyngeal Swab 1. Collect specimen using a flexible shaft nasopharyngeal flocked swab. 2. Gently slide swab along floor of nose with very light pressure to nasopharyngeal wall to allow the swab to absorb secretions. 3. Rotate swab slowly two to three times and withdraw it. 4. Place the swab into a tube containing 3 mL of viral transport medium (M4 or UTM) close tightly. 5. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen. 6. Send specimen refrigerated. 7. Maintain sterility and forward promptly. Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Specimen Volume
Transport Instructions
Specimen Stability
Outpatient (Core Lab), North Shore, Lenox Hill, SIUH, Forest Hill, Valley Stream, Glen Cove, Plainview, Syosset, Mather, Peconic: Room Temperature (15-30C): 12 Hours (Genmark) Refrigerated (2-8C): 10 Days (Genmark) Frozen (-20C or -80C): 12 months (Genmark) LIJMC, Northern Westchester, Phelps: Room Temperature (15-25 C): 4 hours (Biofire) Refrigerated (2-8C): 3 Days (Biofire)Frozen (-20C or -80C): 30 days (Biofire)
Methodology
Multiplex Amplified nucleic acid test that uses Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Pathogens detected include:
Influenza A virus (H1, H1-2009, H3) Influenza B virus Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) Parainfluenza virus (Types 1, 2, 3, 4) Rhinovirus/Enterovirus* * Due to the similarity of the conserved genetic region in Rhinoviruses and Enteroviruses, these viruses cannot be differentiated and are reported together SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus (229E, HKU1, NL63, OC43) Adenovirus Chlamydia pneumoniae Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Days Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Northwell Health Laboratories
CPT
87633 87486 87581
PDM
6350695
Only Orderable at Locations:
Lenox Hill Hospital
Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital
Northern Westchester Hospital
Phelps Memorial Hospital
Staten Island University Hospital North
Staten Island University Hospital Princes Bay
Plainview Hospital
Syosset Hospital
Mather Hospital
South Shore University Hospital
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Cohen Children's Medical Center
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
Ordering Instructions
This is a multiplex molecular panel which detects the following organisms: Influenza A (including subtypes), Influenza B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, Adenovirus, Seasonal Coronaviruses, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Human Metapneumovirus, Par
ainfluenza virus 1-4, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydia pneumoniae.
For most patients with seasonal respiratory illness, the recommended test order is "Influenza A/Influenza B/RSV/COVID-19 (Respiratory 4-plex) Panel Molecular Detection".
