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| UWHC Lab Test Details | |
|---|---|
| Test Name | RSV Detection |
| Test Code(s) | HCRSVD |
| CPT Code(s) | 87634 |
| Methodology | PCR |
| Clinical Information | Detection of respiratory syncytial virus in respiratory specimens. |
| Testing Site | University Hospital |
| Days Performed | See Additional Information. |
| In-Lab Turnaround Time | 1 day. |
| Stat In-Lab Turnaround Time | 2 hours. |
| Collection Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Nasopharyngeal Minitip swab (flocked swab) | ||
| Collection Container |
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| Collection Instructions | Obtain UTM from UWHC Central Services, item #4010148. | ||
| Specimen Processing Requirements | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stability |
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| Specimen Transport | For best specimen intergrity transport specimen to the laboratory on coolant pack. | ||||||
| Unacceptable Criteria | Swabs other than nasopharyngeal flocked swabs are not acceptable.
Transport media without a swab are not acceptable.
Refrigerated M4 or room temperature M4 (M4RT) are not acceptable. | ||||||
| Interpretation | |
|---|---|
| Expected Results | Negative |
| Test Limitations | Proper collection and transport of specimen is of critical importance in direct detection. |
| Additional Information | Refer to Nasopharyngeal Swab Collection for Respiratory PCR Testing for proper collection. Nasopharyngeal Swab Collection for Respiratory PCR Testing
Do not submit samples for test of cure.
Do not order simultaneously with Respiratory Virus Panel with Bordetella, PCR [RVPBPCR].
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