RESPIRATORY SYNCTIAL VIRUS (RSV) ANTIGEN
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: RSVA
UPHSM LIS Test #: 608
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 hour
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 608
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 hour
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1 ml minimum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Nasopharyneal aspirate, wash
Collection Info:
1 ml of Nasopharyneal aspirate, wash or swab acceptable placed in viral transport media supplied by MGH laboratory; refrigerate.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Nasopharyneal aspirate, wash
Collection Info:
1 ml of Nasopharyneal aspirate, wash or swab acceptable placed in viral transport media supplied by MGH laboratory; refrigerate.
Volume:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Nasopharyneal swab
Collection Info:
Place swab in viral transport media, M4.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Nasopharyneal swab
Collection Info:
Place swab in viral transport media, M4.
Methods
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical Utilities
Detection of RSV in nasopharyngeal specimens.
CPT Codes
87807 QW
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
