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Test Name:
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, by EIA, with Influenza Virus A and B and RSV Panel by RT-PCR if Indicated


  • SBMF No:
    21114
  • Performance Lab Name:
    Microbiology
  • Test Mnemonic:
    RSV EIA/PC
  • ABN:
    Not required
  • CPT Code:
    87807
    If indicated, add 87502; 87798
  • LOINC Code:
    5876-8
  • Test Includes:
    EIA Test Includes: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
    RT-PCR Confirmation, if indicated, includes: RSV plus Influenza A and Influenza B
  • Also Known As:
    RSV EIA with PCR if Indicated
  • Also See:
    36154 Influenza Virus A and B and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Panel, by RT-PCR
  • Spec Type:
    Nasal washing, nasopharyngeal swab, or flocked swab
  • Spec Container:
    M4, M4RT, M5, M6, Starswab Multitrans Collection and Transport System, or BD Universal Viral Transport
  • Pref Vol:
    Nasal washing: 2.5 mL
  • Min Vol:
    Nasal washing: 0.75 mL
  • Spec Collect:
    Insert flocked nasopharyngeal swab into patient’s nasal passage until a slight resistance is met
    Rotate swab 2-3 times and hold swab in place for 5 seconds to ensure maximum absorbency
    Withdraw swab and repeat procedure in other nares with the same swab
    Remove swab, place in vial of viral transport media (M4, M6 or UTM), and break off shaft at molded breakpoint
    Note: Also refer to SBMF publications:
    P-1035 Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection Instructions
    P-1173 Pediatric Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection Instructions
  • Spec Store Transport:
    Refrigerated
  • Spec Stability:
    3 days (72 hours) refrigerated (2-8°C)
  • Spec Reject:
    Specimens collected on calcium alginate swab, sputum, tracheal aspirate, or bronchial wash samples
    Specimen not received within 72 hours of collection
  • Methodology:
    Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
    Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
  • Use:
    Detection of RSV
    Evaluate lower respiratory tract infections in young children
  • Clinical Significance:
    Severe life-threatening infections due to RSV can occur during the first year; acquired immunity is incomplete and reinfection can occur later.
  • Reference Range:
    Negative
  • Day Run:
    Sun-Sat (daily)
  • Time Run:
    Day shift, Second shift, Third shift
  • Time Reported:
    4:00 am, 8:00 am, 4:00 pm, 11:30 pm
  • Test Type:
    INFECTIOUS ORGANISM

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