Genmark
Genmark – Respiratory Virus Panel
| Synonym(s): | Respiratory Virus Panel |
|---|---|
| Requisition Form | N/A |
| Test Description | Testing of suspected respiratory virus samples, collected on NPS, to detect the presence of viral RNA in symptomatic patients. |
| Pre-Approval Needed | N/A |
| Supplemental Information Required | N/A |
| Supplemental Form(s) | N/A |
| Performed on Specimens from (sources) | Human |
| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing | Nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs. |
| Minimum Volume/Size Required | 1-2 mL. |
| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping | Keep cold or freeze. |
| Transport Medium | Universal transport media (UTM) or viral transport media (VTM). |
| Specimen Labeling | Tube must have two forms of identification, preferably full name and DOB. |
| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements | See Influenza Real-Time RT-PCR |
| Method | GenMark Dx eSensor RVP |
| Turn-around Time | N/A |
| Interferences/Limitations |
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| Common Causes for Rejection | Not enough specimen to test, specimen does not match current seasonal testing algorithm requirements. |
| Additional Information | This assay can only be performed on NP swabs. These results will not be released to the submitter but can be acquired through the DSHS flu surveillance epidemiologist. |