Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Methodology

RT-PCR

CPT Code

87798

Acceptable Specimens

Nasopharyngeal swabs or washes in VTM

Throat swab in VTM

Bronchoalveolar washings in VTM

Do NOT use bacterial transport media (such as Amies)

Specimen Storage

Store specimens in the refrigerator.

Specimen Transport

Transport specimens to the lab on cold pack.

Setup Days

Testing is performed on an as-needed basis.

Turn-around-time

Results will be available 1-2 days upon arrival at the lab.

Lab Slip

Monster Form (PDF: 108 Kb)

Fees