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Test Order
Test Order
Multipathogen Respiratory Panel (Molecular Detection)
CDC-10526
Synonym(s)
TaqMan ® Array Card, TAC, Community acquired pneumonia, CAP, respiratory pathogens
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
None
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs, oropharyngeal (OP) swabs, NP or tracheal aspirates, bronchial washing, sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), endotracheal tube (ETT) washing/aspirate, fresh lung tissue, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). NP and OP swabs may be combined in a single collection tube.
Minimum Volume Required
0.2 mL (viral or universal transport media (VTM, UTM), aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)); 0.4 mL preferred
0.1 mL (purified nucleic acid)
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Nasopharyngeal (NP) and oropharyngeal (OP) swabs: use only sterile Dacron or rayon swabs with plastic shafts or flocked swabs. Do not use calcium alginate swabs or swabs with wooden sticks. Combine NP and OP swabs in a single sterile vial containing at least 2 mL of viral transport media (VTM).
Refrigerate (2–8°C) all specimens promptly after collection and freeze (-20°C or lower) within 96 hours of collection. Specimens should be kept frozen and shipped within 40 days.
Refrigerate (2–8°C) all specimens promptly after collection and freeze (-20°C or lower) within 96 hours of collection. Specimens should be kept frozen and shipped within 40 days.
Transport Medium
Viral transport medium (VTM) or Universal transport medium (UTM)
Specimen Labeling
Research or surveillance specimens may be labeled according to protocol. Labels should not include personally identifiable information. The results reported should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, assessment of health or management of the individual patient.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday – Friday. All specimens should be shipped frozen on dry ice overnight (next day delivery).
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 23
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Upon shipment, submitter should send an email to the CDC POC providing shipping company, shipped date and package tracking number.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 23
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Upon shipment, submitter should send an email to the CDC POC providing shipping company, shipped date and package tracking number.
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) microfluidic array
Turnaround Time
7 Days
Interferences & Limitations
Prior antibiotic treatment may impact results; specimens should be collected prior to antibiotic treatment, if possible. Specimens that are not collected, stored, and transported at specified conditions may be rejected by the laboratory. Refer to "Collection, Storage & Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping". Specimens collected using calcium alginate swabs or swabs wtih wooden sticks may contain substances that inhibit molecular assays and will be rejected by the laboratory.
Additional Information
The intended use of this test is for investigation of unexplained respiratory disease outbreaks. Visit www.cdc.gov/urdo for additional information or contact URDOutbreaks@cdc.gov.
CDC Points of Contact
Version
2.2
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