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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Rapid Antigen and DFA
Test CodePreferred Specimen
Specimen source is required.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred
Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal washing
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Collection Instructions:
1. Specimen is usually collected by a physician.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Alternate
Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal
Container/Tube: Nasopharyngeal swab in sterile culture transport tube
Collection Instructions:
1. Insert nasopharyngeal swab beneath inferior turbinate of either nare and vigorously rub and roll against mucosal surface.
2. Return swab to transport tube to ensure specimen preservation.
3. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Performing Laboratory
Sarasota Campus Lab