Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Immunoassay
Test code: 8467
CPT code: 87807
Methodology: Immunochromatography
Alternative name(s): RSV, RSV AG by EIA, RSV EIA, RSV-Direct Antigen
Clinical significance: RSV is considered the single most important virus affecting infants and young adults, causing acute lower respiratory tract illness; Mainly Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia. Adults are susceptible to infection but usually experience mild respiratory tract illness. Elderly patients may suffer severe lower respiratory tract disease.
Supply: #S05 VCM, Nasal Swab *Transport Medium will vary in lid color
Preferred specimen(s): 4 mL Nasopharyngeal washes submitted in sterile container or 1 mL nasopharyngeal aspirates in VCM medium or other equivalent FDA approved transport media or saline
Preferred volume:
2 mL wash • 0.5 mL aspirate • 1 swab
Collection Instructions
NP swabs: Dacron® polyester or rayon-tipped swabs with flexible wire are recommended
Transport container: VCM medium or other equivalent FDA approved transport media
Transport temperature: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen stability:
VCM medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent or sterile container
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 7 days
Rejection Criteria:
- Transport systems not listed as acceptable
- Calcium alginate swabs&bull
- Sources other than those listed as preferred or acceptable
- Wooden-shaft swabs
For additional supply or collection device information, please contact DLO's Customer Service at (800) 891-2917, option 2.
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