RSV Antigen (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100475

Alias/See Also

LAB495: RSV Antigen | SYNCYTIAL|VIRUS|RSV SCREEN|RESPIRATORY

CPT Codes
87807x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
NGH HOSPITAL LAB: VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
THL HOSPITAL LAB: VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
NGH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
THL HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

Transport Temperature

This assay can only be used to test human serum specimens. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens as well as specimens containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination are not recommended and should not be tested. SPECIMEN STORAGE AND STABILITY 1. Serum must be removed from the clot as soon as possible. 2. Serum on the clot may be maintained at 2-8 C during transit for no more than three days. 3. Serum separated from the clot can be maintained at room temperature (up to 30C) or at 2-8C during transit for no more than three days. 4. Serum separated from the clot can be stored at -20C or below and shipped on dry ice. If the specimens are shipped frozen, temperature level during transit should be no greater than -20C.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: February 20, 2024

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