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Test Code LAB495A RSV, Molecular Detection

Intended Use

For the qualitative detection of Respiratory Syncytial Virus ( RSV) viral RNA in patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection.

Methodology

Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable:  Nasopharyngeal Swab in 3 mL Viral Transport Media

Collection Instructions: Specimens should be collected using standard procedures for Nasopharyngeal Swab collection and placed into a 3 mL Viral Transport media tube.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 15-30 C for up to 24 hours

Refrigerated: 2-8 C for 7 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday-Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87634