Respiratory Syncytial Virus Antigen (RSV)
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| Synonyms:
| RSV Antigen |
| Specimen: | Nasopharyngeal wash; 3-3 mL
Nasal aspirate; 0.5 mL
Specimens should be submitted in a sterile leak proof container.
Nasopharygeal swab;1 Dacron polyester or cotton-tipped wab with an aluminum wire.
Nasopharyngeal washes and aspirates have been shown to be superior to nasopharyngeal swabs and are the specimens of choice. |
| Volume: | Nasopharyngeal wash 2-3mL; Nasal aspirate 0.5 mL |
| Minimum Volume: | 700 microL |
| Collection: | Transport fresh specimens to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C up to 72 hours; freeze at -20°C if testing is delayed more than 72 hours.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Swab sample; bloody sample; age of specimen; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Methodology: | Immunchromatic assay |
| Test Use: | Evaluation of lower respiratory tract infections in young children. Direct detection of RSV antigen. Allows rapid diagnosis of the presence of RSV. Particularly useful in children younger than 6 months old, whose antibody response may not be diagnostic |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |