Rhinovirus RNA, Real-Time PCR
Test Summary
Rhinoviruses are a major cause of respiratory infection, including the common cold. Infection with rhinovirus commonly exacerbates pre-existing airways disease in patients with asthma, COPD, or cystic fibrosis. The detection of rhinovirus RNA is based upon reverse transcription of specific conserved rhinovirus genomic RNA sequences followed by real-time PCR amplification.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab submitted in 3 mL M4 media or VCM medium (green-cap) tube, or UTM equivalent or
2 mL bronchial lavage collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Swabs
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Bronchial lavage
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Sputum
Order Code
RHNV
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5278
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87798
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Reference Range
Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab submitted in 3 mL M4 media or VCM medium (green-cap) tube, or UTM equivalent or
2 mL bronchial lavage collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Swabs
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Bronchial lavage
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Sputum
Result Information
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 3 days