RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Message

Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday

Test Code

RSV

CPT Codes
86756

Preferred Specimen

Nasophayngeal swab

Instructions

Submit one of the following specimens: Aspirate 1. Collect nasal wash, (1.0-20. mL) using a sterile technique. Place aspirate in a screw-capped, sterile container. 2. Tracheal aspirates are also acceptable. 3. Swab Collect specimen using a sterile swab by inserting swab into posterior nasopharynx through nostril. Rotate swab slowly in nasopharynx for 5 seconds. Place swab in a scre-capped sterile container. 4. Wash Aseptically collect 1.0 mL of nasopharyngeal wash. Place wash in a screw-capped, sterile containter.5. Label container with patient's full name, date of birth, date, time of collection, and specimen type. Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Transport Container

Sterile leakproof container, green capped culture transport device

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

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

Throat swab,Nasal swab

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Used for the rapid detection of Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Last Updated: October 22, 2015

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