Lower Respiratory Panel PCR LRPPCR

Synonyms
Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Lower Respiratory Panel PCR
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Lower Respiratory Panel PCR
EPIC Order Name	Lower Respiratory Panel Molecular Detection
Clinical Info	Aids in the diagnosis of the lower respiratory tract pathogens. It is intended for individuals with clinically compatible signs and symptoms, especially in immunocompromised patients.
Specimen Type	Sputum, Other
Specimen Volume	1.5 - 2.0 mL BAL or Sputum (0.5 mL min)
Container	Sterile Container
Collection Instructions	Specimen Source is required Specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and sputum specimens (including endotracheal aspirates). Note: Specimens should not be centrifuged, preprocessed, treated with any mucolytic or decontaminating agents (e.g., MycoPrep, Sputasol, Snap n' Digest, DTT, sodium hydroxide, oxalic acid, trypsin, etc.), or placed into transport media before testing. Collection Transfer 1.5~2.0 mL (min. volume 0.5 mL) specimen to a sterile container or sterile screw top tube.
Transport Instructions	Refrigerated
Specimen Stability	24 Hours Refrigerated
Methodology	Multiplex PCR
Days Performed	Monday - Sunday TAT: 1 day
Performing Laboratory	Northwell Health Laboratories
CPT	87632
PDM	247030
Result Interpretation Interpretation of the assay Lower respiratory panel PCR assay is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for the detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and sputum-like specimens (induced or expectorated sputum, or endotracheal aspirates) from individuals suspected of lower respiratory tract infection. The panel components include Adenovirus, Coronavirus (not SARS-COV-2), Human metapneumovirus, Human rhinovirus/enterovirus, Influenza A, Influenza B, Parainfluenza virus, Respiratory syncytial virus, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila. Note: when the Lower Respiratory Panel PCR (LRPPCR) is ordered, it will automatically trigger a reflex order for the standard COVID-19 PCR (COVID19PCRLR).
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