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RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS(RSV), PCR, RESPIRATORY

Test Code
LAB304561


CPT Codes
87798

Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swab (polyester or nylon) in viral transport medium (UTM Medica with flockedswab),
 


Minimum Volume
Nasopharyngeal swab: 2 mL media  
 


Instructions
Calcium alginate swabs may not be used.
M4RT Media with BD Culturette is acceptable for UML clients only.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 3 days  
Refrigerated: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens in leaking containers will not be tested. Dry swabs, calcium alginate swabs, samples in bacterial transport systems, and body fluids will not be tested. 


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday


Reference Range
Not detected


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.