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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Antigen

Order Code
490615
CPT
87807
Test Details
Synonyms

RSV Antigen Detection

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Lateral Flow Immunoassay

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday to Friday

Test Overview

Detects RSV antigen. Used in diagnosis of viral respiratory infections.

Specimen Type

Nasal Wash Nasopharyngeal Aspirate Nasopharyngeal Swab and Nasal Swab

Volume

1 mL aspirate OR 2 mL washes

Specimen Container

Sterile Container, Transport Medium

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 3 days
Order Code
490615
CPT
87807
Test Details
Synonyms

RSV Antigen Detection

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Lateral Flow Immunoassay

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday to Friday

Test Overview

Detects RSV antigen. Used in diagnosis of viral respiratory infections.

Specimen Type

Nasal Wash Nasopharyngeal Aspirate Nasopharyngeal Swab and Nasal Swab

Volume

1 mL aspirate OR 2 mL washes

Specimen Container

Sterile Container, Transport Medium

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 3 days