Resp Syncytial Virus

Test Code

RSV

CPT Codes
87807

Preferred Specimen

NP Swab in saline, Nasal wash or aspirate

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Collect NP Swab in 1 mL saline, nasal wash 1-3 mL or aspirate 1-3 mL in sterile container. NP Swab and saline supplied by MCL

Transport Container

MISC/1

Transport Temperature

2-8C

Specimen Stability

72 h at 2-8C

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Improperly labelled, stored or transported

Methodology
Immunochromatography

Setup Schedule

Daily upon receipt

Report Available

Upon Completion of Analysis

Limitations

This method is capable of detecting both viable and non-viable RSV particles. Performance depends on antigen load and may not correlate with other diagnostic methods performed on the same specimen. A false negative test result may occur if the level of viral antigen in a sample is below the detection limit of the test.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is considered the single most important virus affecting infants and young adults causing acute lower respiratory tract illness, mainly bronchiolitis and pneumonia. Adults are susceptible to infecion but usually experience mild respiratory tract illness. Elderly patients may suffer severe lower respiratory tract disease.

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.