ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Respiratory Virus Mini Panel by RT-PCR : 0060764

Mnemonic: RESPMINI

Ordering Recommendation: Preferred test to confirm respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) or influenza in general inpatients and RSV in adults.
Methodology: Qualitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab, or pleural fluid.

Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Transfer 1 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Swabs: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Remarks: Specimen source required.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 months
Reference Interval:
Test Number Components Reference Interval
Flu A by PCR Negative
Flu B by PCR Negative
RSV by PCR Negative

Interpretive Data: This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 87631
Cross References: Influenza (Respiratory Virus Mini Panel by RT-PCR), Influenza A & B (Respiratory Virus Mini Panel by RT-PCR), RSV (Respiratory Virus Mini Panel by RT-PCR)