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Order Code LABRSVN Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Molecular Detection 

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Molecular Detection

 LABRSVN

RSVN

 

Useful For

Intended for in vitro diagnostic use to aid in the diagnosis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal (NP) 
Supplies: Nasopharyngeal Swab (Rayon Mini-Tip Swab) (T515)

Container/Tube: Universal transport media, viral transport media (eg, Copan UTM-RT, BD VTM, MicroTest M4, M4-RT, M5).
Specimen Volume: Entire 3 mL collection

Collection Instructions:
1. Collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over nasal or pharyngeal mucosa surface to maximize recovery of cells.
2. Swab must be placed into transport medium. Swab shaft should be broken so that the there is no obstruction to the sample or pressure on the media container cap.
3. Do not send in glass tube.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Stability      
Flocked Swab in Transport Media Ambient 48 hours
  Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen N/A

 

 

Rejection Criteria

  • UTM without a swab
  • Specimens with a swab that has been cut
  • Specimens not in preservative

Reference Values

Not Detected

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory
Sibley Medical Center Laboratory
Le Sueur Hospital Laboratory
 

 

Methodology

Automated Nucleic Acid Amplification

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87634