RSV, Rapid

Message

Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.

Test Code

RSV

CPT Codes
87420

Preferred Specimen

Nasopharyngeal swab in 1 mL saline, transported in a red-top tube (no gel)

Other Acceptable Specimens

Nasal wash, transported in a red-top tube (no gel)

Instructions

If not tested within 1 hour, refrigerate the sample.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature Refrigerated (if not tested within 1 hour)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 1 hour Refrigerated: 72 hours Frozen: Not recommended

Methodology
Immunochromatographic Assay

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

Same Day Available STAT 1/2 Hour

Reference Range

Negative Critical Values Positive

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 infection 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.