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Test Code LAB495 RSV Antigen

Important Note

RSV samples are good at room temperature for 4 hours also. 

They can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

ED staff can order 24 / 7 when it is going to make a difference to how to care for the patients.

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 87807

Performing Laboratory

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

1. Nasopharyengeal swabs submitted in Universal Transport Media are acceptable.

2. If possible, specimen should be obtained during acute phase of illness when greatest amount of viral shedding occurs.

3. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), Social Security number, date and time of collection, type of specimen, and collector’s initials.

4. Forward promptly.

Reference Values

Negative

Critical value (automatic call-back):  positive

Inpatients and Emergency Department patients not discharged.

Day(s) Test Set Up

7 days per week

1 hour turn around time

ED staff can order 24 / 7 when it is going to make a difference to how to care for the patients.