RPCR – “Respiratory Virus Panel PCR” replaced by RCVD – “Respiratory Comprehensive Virus Detection”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

06/20/2023

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update Part B | May 2023

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

RPCR

Ordering Code

3092300

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87498 (Enterovirus), 87502 (Influenza A & B), 87631 (Parainfluenza 1-3), 87634 (RSV), 87798 x 2 (Adenovirus; Rhinovirus)

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

RCVD

Ordering Code

3000386

CPT-4 Codes(s)

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

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.
Dry swabs, wooden swabs, calcium alginate swabs, and swabs in gel transports.
Specimens received in non-sterile or leaking containers will not be tested.

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 RCVD

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Respiratory Comprehensive Virus Detection 3000386
3000387 Specimen Source 31208-2 Yes
3000388 Respiratory Comprehensive Virus Detection Interpretation Not available No
3000389 Testing Information Not available 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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