RVP PCR, Respiratory Virus Panel, Respiratory Panel PCR, Multiplex Respiratory PCR
24 hours
Molecular, FilmArray PCR
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Multiplex PCR to detect various respiratory viruses.
Sputum NP swab in UTM Bronchial lavage
1 mL
Sterile container, viral transport media
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 4 hours Specimens in VTM should be processed and tested as soon as possible |
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
RVP PCR, Respiratory Virus Panel, Respiratory Panel PCR, Multiplex Respiratory PCR
24 hours
Molecular, FilmArray PCR
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Multiplex PCR to detect various respiratory viruses.
Sputum NP swab in UTM Bronchial lavage
1 mL
Sterile container, viral transport media
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 4 hours Specimens in VTM should be processed and tested as soon as possible |
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |