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RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS ANTIGEN

Test Code
LAB495 RSV


Alias/See Also
RSV


CPT Codes
87420

Includes
Testing only acceptable on patients less than 20 years old.Specimens obtained early in the course of the illness will contain the highest viral titers.


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Freshly collected nasopharyngeal swab specimens in transport media should be processed and tested immediately. Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: Not definedRefrigerated : 3 daysFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Specimens submitted for testing on patients greater than 20 years of age.Frozen specimens


Report Available
24-Hours


Clinical Significance
1230120027



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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.