PanelORDER CODE 4657Infectious disease

ACCU Respiratory Panel.

FIRST, THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

At a glance.

Timing, specimen options and instructions reflect the source snapshot.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

2 listed components

Listed components come from the source record. Conditional reflex testing is only included where explicitly described by the laboratory.

FROM COLLECTION TO THE LAB

Specimen: Swab
Container: Nasopharyngeal swab in UTM/VTM/SALINE/E-SWAB
Collection instructions: Nasopharyngeal swab in UTM/VTM/SALINE/E-SWAB
Processing: – Open the peel pouch- Remove the swab – Collect the patient sample using the swab. – Remove the screw cap from the tube and insert the swab all the way to the bottom of the tube. – Screw the cap on tightly to prevent leakage – Apply patient information on the tube label.
Storage: Refrigerated
Stability: Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days from time of collection.

Technical information & codes

Codes are shown for identification from the source snapshot. Confirm current coding and billing information with the laboratory.