2438 Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Rapid

Specimen:

Collect:

Nasopharyngeal Swab

Also Acceptable
Nasal Secretions

Submit:

Nasopharyngeal Swab in Viral Transport Media. Submit Refrigerated.

Also Acceptable
Nasal Secretions in Viral Transport Media. Submit Refrigerated.

Rejection Criteria:

Dry Swab

Stability:

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 Day(s); Frozen: 1 Week(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology:

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA); Immunoassay

Performed:

Sun-Sat

Reported:

1-2 Day(s)

CPT Codes:

87420 - Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Interpretive Data:


A negative test result does not eliminate the possibility of an RSV infection. Low levels of RSV antigen may be undetected by EIA methods. DFA for confirmation of negative results is available upon request.