ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0060288: Respiratory Syncytial Virus DFA

Test Mnemonic: RSV
Methodology: Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Nasopharyngeal aspirate/swab/washing, tracheal aspirate, or respiratory secretions in viral transport media. Source of specimen is preferred.

Transport: Specimen in sterile leak-proof container or viral transport media at 2-8°C.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Remarks: Do not freeze.

Unacceptable Conditions: Dry swabs.

Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
Negative

Note:
Due to high sensitivity (85-95%) and specificity (95-99%), this is the recommended test for the detection of RSV.

CPT Code(s):
87280