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EHR Test Codes
| Test Code | Test Name | |
| Atlas | RPS | Respiratory Panel Spotfire |
| Cerner | Respiratory Panel Spotfire |
Specimen Requirements
Preparation of Patient:
Click for Collection Instructions
Container Type:
M4RT Transport Medium
Specimen Type:
Nasopharyngeal
Specimen Handling/Transport:
Transport ambient room temperature < 4 hours and refrigerated 2 - 8oC if > 4 hours.
Specimen Stability/Storage:
Room Temperature: 4 Hours
Refrigerated 2 - 8 oC: 3 Days
Performing Laboratory
Munson Medical Center Laboratories
Microbiology
Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround
Priority:
Non-Emergent
Frequency:
24 hours 7 days a week
Turnaround:
2 - 3 Days
Methodology
Multiplex PCR
Reporting
Reference Range:
| Adenovirus | Negative |
| Coronavirus (seasonal) | Negative |
| Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 | Negative |
| Human metapheumovirus | Negative |
| Human Rhinovirus/enterovirus | Negative |
| Influenza A virus | Negative |
| Influenza A virus/H1-2009 | Negative |
| Influenza A virus/H3 | Negative |
| Influenza B virus | Negative |
| Parainfluenza virus | Negative |
| Respiratory syncytial virus | Negative |
| Chlamydia pneumoniae | Negative |
| Mycoplasma pneumoniae | Negative |
| Bordetella parapertussis | Negative |
| Bordetella pertussis | Negative |
Critical Decision:
None
Clinical Significance
The SPOTFIRE® Respiratory Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel is a multiplexed PCR test for detection and identification of up to 15 common viral and bacterial pathogens in approximately 15 minutes from nasopharyngeal swabs obtained from individuals suspected of respiratory tract infections (Respiratory menu) or in throat swab (TS) specimens from individuals with signs and symptoms of pharyngitis (Sore Throat menu)
CPT Code(s)
87632
Billing
Insurance coverage for respiratory panels detecting 6 to 12+ pathogens in outpatient or emergency room settings is frequently classified as "not medically necessary" by insurance providers. This classification often leads to denied claims or high out-of-pocket expenses for patients.
To prevent unexpected financial responsibilities, patients are strongly advised to contact their insurance provider directly prior to testing. Patients can obtain an accurate estimated cost of service by providing the insurance representative with the specific CPT (billing) and Diagnosis (Dx) codes requested by their healthcare provider.