The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Respiratory Virus Antigen Screen
Order Code: C RVDA
Order Form: A-1a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory or IPR Req 		  Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 (0700-2300)Bacteriology/Virology
Section

356-3527 (2300-0700)
Core Lab 
Collection Medium:
Sterile container 


Minimum:


Mucous trap or DeLee trap for tracheal aspirates or nasopharyngeal
washings.  Use sterile container for bronchial washings and
bronchoalveolar lavage specimens.


Rejection Criteria:


Swab specimens.


Delivery Instructions:


Mix well and place on wet ice.  Keep on ice and deliver to
laboratory immediately.


Testing Schedule:


0700-1630, 7 days a week, including holidays.


Analytic Time:


24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)


Comments:


Screening test for Influenza A and B, Adenovirus, Respiratory Syncytial 
Virus, Parainfluenza 1, 2, and 3.  Test is run daily.  Culture will be 
ordered to confirm negative results.


Methodology:


Direct Immunofluorescence Assay (DFA)


 


See also:
Viral Culture


 


See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery




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Updated: 12/04/2006

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