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RSV PCR (Lourdes)
MessageRoutine testing is not recommended outside of the respiratory virus season due to low specificity.
Test Code
1236202007
Alias/See Also
C RSV
RSV
RSV
CPT Codes
87807
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal specimen collected in viral/universal transport media (VCM/UTM)
Instructions
NASOPHARYNX
1. Gently insert a mini tip swab into the posterior nasopharynx via the nose.
2. Rotate the swab slowly for 3-5 seconds to absorb secretions.
3. Remove the swab and place in transport media.
1. Gently insert a mini tip swab into the posterior nasopharynx via the nose.
2. Rotate the swab slowly for 3-5 seconds to absorb secretions.
3. Remove the swab and place in transport media.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 48 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sources other than nasopharynx.
Improper specimen collection and transport.
Improper specimen collection and transport.
Methodology
PCR
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Lourdes Hospital Lab
