RCVD – “Respiratory Comprehensive Virus Detection” replaced by RCVP – “Respiratory Comprehensive Virus Panel”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

11/28/2023

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | November 2023

Replacement Test

RESPIRATORY COMPREHENSIVE VIRUS PANEL

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

RCVD

Ordering Code

3000386

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87496, 87798 x 2, 87498, 87502, 87634, 87631, 87529 x 2

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

RCVP

Ordering Code

3000859

CPT-4 Codes(s)

Adenovirus PCR 87798; CMV PCR 87496; Enterovirus PCR 87498; Influenza A/B 87502; HSV 1/2 87529 x 2; Parainfluenza 1/2/3 87631; Rhinovirus 87798; RSV PCR 87634; SAR-CoV-2 87635

Specimen Information

Collect

Variable Specimen types

Specimen Preparation

Swab specimens in viral transport medium. Specimen source required.
Send 3.0 mL Bronchoalveolar lavage/wash in sterile, leak-proof container.
Send 3.0 mL Nasal washes in sterile, leak-proof container.
Send 1.0 mL Nasal aspirates in vacuum trap.

Alternate Specimen

The Laboratory Director or Supervisor must approve testing of specimens other than those listed.

Minimum Volume

Bronchoalveolar lavage/wash: 1.5 mL
Nasal washes: 1.5 mL
Nasal aspirates: 0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Specimens in Amplicor, EIA, Gen-Probe, or ProbeTec transport media.
Specimens in bacterial transport media, Stewart medium (Culturettes) and specimens in bacteriological blood culture media.

Stability

Room temperature: 4 Hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days
Frozen (-70°C): 3 months

Methodology

Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Reference Range

Negative
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

No
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Interface Map for RCVP

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Respiratory Comprehensive Virus Panel 3000859
3000861 Specimen Source 31208-2 Yes
3000862 Herpes simplex Type 1 16130-7 No
3000863 Herpes simplex Type 2 16131-5 No
3000864 Cytomegalovirus 5000-5 No
3000866 Adenovirus 21055-9 No
3000867 Enterovirus 29591-5 No
3000868 Influenza A 34487-9 No
3000869 Influenza B 40982-1 No
3000871 Respiratory Syncytial Virus 40988-8 No
3000872 Rhinovirus 40990-4 No
3000873 Parainfluenza 1 29908-1 No
3000874 Parainfluenza 2 29909-9 No
3000876 Parainfluenza 3 29910-7 No
3000877 SAR-CoV-2 No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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