PNEUMO PL
Pneumonia Panel
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5768
Synonyms:
Lower Respiratory Panel
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Sterile container
Specimen Type:
Bronchial lavage or washing
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
BAL and mini-BAL collected according to standard technique
Store and Transport:
Refrigerate
Stability:
Refrigerated up to 24 hours
CPT Codes:
87633 - Pneumo Panel Multiplex by PCR (EAP 30060730)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
L FilmArray
Test Includes:
Infectious disease (bacterial or viral respiratory tract infection), pathogen specific nucleic acid (DNA or RNA), 33 targets, Real-Time semi-quantitative PCR, bronchoalveolar lavage.
Reference Ranges:
Negative