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Test Name:
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, by EIA


  • SBMF No:
    21133
  • Performance Lab Name:
    Microbiology
  • Test Mnemonic:
    RSV EIA
  • ABN:
    Not required
  • CPT Code:
    87807
  • LOINC Code:
    5876-8
  • Also Known As:
    RSV EIA
  • Also See:
    36154 Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Panel, by RT-PCR
    21114 Respiratory Syncytial Virus, by EIA, with RT-PCR if Negative
  • Spec Type:
    Nasal washing, nasopharyngeal swab, or flocked swab
  • Spec Container:
    M4, M4RT, M5, M6, Starswab Multitrans Collection and Transport System, BD Universal Viral Transport, or Culturette
  • 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 Process:
    Immediately place sealed sample container in container of ice slush (ice and water mixture)
  • Spec Store Transport:
    Maintain chilled in ice slush and submit to laboratory as soon as possible
  • Spec Stability:
    Deliver to laboratory as soon as possible
  • Spec Reject:
    Throat specimen
  • Methodology:
    Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
  • 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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