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RSV Antigen

Test Code
RSV


Preferred Specimen
NP Swab, Nasal Swab, Nasal Wash


Minimum Volume
1.00 ML


Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:



1.  Optimal - Dry Nasopharyngeal swab in empty conical tube (kits available in Lab)



 



2.  Nasopharyngeal aspirate/nasal wash must be delivered to laboratory STAT.



Submit >1 mL of nasopharyngeal aspirate or wash in a screw-capped, sterile container. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.




Transport Container
NP Swab, Swab, Nasal Swab, Red


Methodology

Immunofluorescence technology to qualitatively detect RSV antigen in nasopharyngeal  swabs and aspirates.

 


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
Indiana Regional Medical Center



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.