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Unit Code 9570:
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Antigen

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Specimen Required

Greater than 1 mL of nasopharyngeal aspirate, wash, or

tracheal aspirate. Send specimen refrigerated in a screw-capped

container. Forward promptly.

Note:    1.    Nasopharyngeal swab is acceptable but is inferior to

                       aspirates or washes.

                2.    If ordering electronically, no form is required with the specimen.

                       If not ordering electronically, please complete and submit a

                      "Microbiology Request Form" (Supply T244) with the specimen.

Transport Temperature

Refrig\Frozen OK\Ambient NO
 

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Nasopharyngeal aspirate

                                                                (preferred), nasopharyngeal wash,

                                                                nasopharyngeal swab, or tracheal

                                                                aspirate

Anticoagulants Other Than:           NA

Hemolysis:                                          NA

Thawing:                                              OK if cold

Lipemia:                                               NA

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Sunday; Varies

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