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| Respiratory Syncytial Virus Direct Antigen Detection | Order Code: C RSV
Order Form: Laboratory Requisition |
Collection Medium: |
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Minimum: |
Mucous trap or de lee trap for tracheal aspirates or nasopharyngeal washings. Use sterile container for bronchial washings and bronchoalveolar lavage specimens. | ||
Rejection Criteria: |
Swab specimens. | ||
Testing Schedule: |
0700-1630, 7 days a week, including holidays. | ||
Analytic Time: |
Results available within 3 hours, if received before 1400. | ||
Comments: |
Respiratory specimens, see "viral Culture" for collection. Culture will be performed to confirm negative direct smear. | ||
Methodology: |
Direct Immunofluorescence Assay (DFA) | ||
Sample Processing: |
Indicate specimen/fluid type on requisition. Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection. Maintain sterility and forward promptly to lab. Specimen source is required on requisition for processing. Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible. Submit in leakproof container. | ||
Sample Storage: |
Refrigerate. Specimen cannot be frozen. | ||
Transport Instructions: |
Coolant packs up to 8 hours. Recommend express mail or equivalent if not on courier service. Place requisition into outside pocket of bag. | ||
CPT Code: |
87280 | ||
See also: Viral Culture |
Updated: 03/01/2007