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Test Code RSV Rapid RSV Antigen Rapid

Aliases

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Patient Preparation

Patient must be < 7 years of age. 

Special Collection Instructions

See RPP for patients 7 years and older. 

Collection Method

Nasopharyngeal swab or aspirate/wash

Container


Copan FLOQSwab

Preferred Specimen

Copan FLOQSwab

Acceptable Specimens

Please refer to the following flow chart for acceptable specimens


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Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 

 

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

 

 

Specimen Stability

 

 

Ambient Send to Lab Immediately 
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) Send to Lab Immediately 
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

 

 

Performance Information

 

 

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Sofia 2 FIA – Immunofluorescence

 

 

Special Handling

Sample should be tested as soon as possible after collection.

CPT Codes

87807