Respiratory Virus PCR Panel I
- Laboratory
- Quest Diagnostics
- Test code
- 91246
- Specimen
- Swab
- Fasting
- Not stated
- LOINC
- 29908-1, 29909-9, 29910-7, 31208-2, 34487-9, 39528-5, 40982-1, 40988-8, 41010-0
Laboratory assay overview
This test is used to determine the presence of respiratory virus RNA/DNA in a patient's specimen. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture. The use of a panel for virus detection provides a useful differential diagnosis.
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