Test ID: RSVAN
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Antigen
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Varies
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Specimens from approved sources that are submitted from children age 5 years or older will be resulted with a disclaimer.
Specimen Sources:
Preferred: Nasopharyngeal aspirate
Acceptable: Nasopharyngeal wash, nasopharyngeal swab, or nasal wash
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: >1 mL
Collection Instructions: Nasopharyngeal swab is acceptable but is inferior to aspirate or wash.
Additional Information: Specimen source is required.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
0.25 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Frozen (preferred) | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
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