Respiratory Viruses, DFA

Specimen:

Test Code

YRVDFA

Specimen Name

Respiratory Viruses, DFA

Collect

Sterile Container - Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasopharyngeal (aspirate, swab, or washing), or tracheal aspirate in Viral Transport Media

Submit

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Special Handling

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Rejection Criteria

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Stability

Refrigerated 72 hours

Methodology

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Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-2 days

Reported

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CPT Codes

  • 87276
  • 87275
  • 87279 x3
  • 87280
  • 87260
  • 87299

Components

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Additional Information

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