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North West London Pathology > Tests > Respiratory Panel 2 plus – FilmArray®

Respiratory Panel 2 plus – FilmArray®

Category Microbiology
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Multiplex PCR to detect the following pathogens:

Adenovirus
Coronavirus
Human metapneumovirus
Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus
Influenza A
Influenza B
Parainfluenza virus 1, 2, 3, 4
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Bordetella pertussis
Bordetella parapertussis
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumonia
MERS-CoV
Clinical Indications

• Emergency admissions presenting with respiratory symptoms and requiring high flow oxygen (optiflow), non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or referral to ITU for respiratory support.
• To ease hospital flow from IPC perspective and improve antimicrobial stewardship
• Accurately manage critical care patients
Reference range

NA
Sample & container required Nasopharyngeal Swab
Sample container Blue top eNAT transport medium
Sample collection

Use the eNAT transport collection kit, sourced from your local Pathology specimen reception.

Transport storage Transport sample to Microbiology at Charing Cross hospital immediately.
Turnaround time 12 hours
Notes

Requests MUST be approved by a Microbiology or Virology Consultant.

This assay is not UKAS accredited.