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Test Code LAB0205724 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Rapid Antigen Screen, Nasopharyngeal

Methodology

Fluorescent Immunoassay.

This immunofluorescence test is intended for rapid in vitro diagnostic use to detect RSV.

 

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal wash or nasopharyngeal swab from Universal Viral Transport Medium

Container/Tube: Universal  Viral Transport Medium (red cap)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
2. Collect nasopharyngeal wash using proper technique (or) collect a nasopharyngeal swab using a flexible flocked swab provided in Universal Viral Transport Collection System.

3. Place wash in Universal  Viral Transport Collection Medium (red cap) or break off nasopharyngeal swab in the Universal Viral Transport Medium (red cap) for transport.

4. The specimen is stable for 24 hours at 2-25oC in Universal Viral Transport Collection Medium.

Additional Information: Specimen source is required.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

No RSV detected

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87420