| Test Name: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Antigen (RSV Antigen) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Nasopharyngeal aspirate for RSV | ||
| PLS Test Code | RSV | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Nasopharyngeal aspirate or swab | Analysis Performed On | |
| Container | Sterile container | Container colour | Blue |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | ||
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 8 Hours | Turnaround Time Urgent | 2 Hours |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | By request | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | Urgent | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Nasopharyngeal swabs are collected by referring clinician or by Patient Services Staff with current competency certificate. Refer to procedure manual. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||