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Test Code LAB495 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Assay

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center Microbiology Laboratory

 

Asante Three Rivers Medical Center

 

Asante Ashland Community Hospital 

Billing Code

2030559

Methodology

Real Time-PCR

Specimen Requirements

Collect nasopharyngeal specimen on a sterile, flocked flexible-shaft NP swab and place into 3 mL transport media.

 

The follwing transport media is acceptable for use:

  • Saline
  • M4 Media
  • M4-RT Media
  • Universal Transport Media

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday - Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87420 –  Infectious agent antigen detection by enzyme immunoassay technique, qualitative or semiquantitative, multiple-step method; respiratory syncytial virus

Additional Information

Use: To determine presence of respiratory syncytial virus antigen in clinical specimens.

Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability

Specimens should be collected and transported refrigerated. Stable for 7 days at 2-8­° C.

Performing Department

Microbiology