Respiratory Panel: QIAstat-Dx 20 Pathogen (includes SARS-CoV-2), (NAAT)

A real-time RT-PCR assay for detection and differentiation of respiratory viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, and bacteria from nasopharangeal swabs.

Storage and Transport Criteria: Specimen Storage Specimen Transport

Acceptable Specimens

Minimum Volume

Frozen Range
-70°C - 0°C

Refrigerated Range
0.1°C - 8°C

Room Temperature Range
8.1°C - 30°C

Stability at
4°C - 25°C

Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM 300 μL Acceptable at -15°C – -25°C up to 30 days Acceptable at 2°C – 8°C up to 48 hours Acceptable at 15°C – 25°C up to 48 hours Refrigerated or transport on cold packs preferred
Includes: If flu A/B Positive further characterization performed and fowarded CDPH as appropriate
Methodology: RT-PCR
Assay Category: FDA Approved
Reference Range: See laboratory report
Alternative Names: Flu A/B

Human Coronavirus 229E, HKU1, NL63, OC43

Parainfluenza 1-4

Adenovirus

Human metapneumovirus

Rhinovirus/Enterovirus

RSV

SARS-CoV-2

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Bordetella pertussis

Chlamydophila pneumoniae

COVID
Preferred Specimen(s): Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM
Alternative Specimen(s): N/A
Minimum Volume: 300 μL
Special Instructions: N/A
Reject Criteria: Inadequately labeled specimens

Leaking specimens

QNS (quantities not sufficient)

Cotton or calcium alginate swabs

Swabs in Amies medium

Swabs in VTM

Swabs with wooden shafts

Specimens not meeting the Storage & Transport criteria upon receipt at laboratory
Setup Schedule: Testing is performed on an as-needed basis.
Turn around time (TAT): 1 business days from arrival at the lab

Acceptable Specimens	Minimum Volume	Frozen Range -70°C - 0°C	Refrigerated Range 0.1°C - 8°C	Room Temperature Range 8.1°C - 30°C	Stability at 4°C - 25°C
		Specimen Storage			Specimen Transport
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM	300 μL	Acceptable at -15°C – -25°C up to 30 days	Acceptable at 2°C – 8°C up to 48 hours	Acceptable at 15°C – 25°C up to 48 hours	Refrigerated or transport on cold packs preferred