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TEST ID RSVPCR RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS, PCR

Important Note

Detection and identification of nucleic acids directly from nasopharyngeal (NP) specimens obtained from individuals with signs/symptoms of respiratory tract infections.

 

Performing Laboratory

NRLS-Microbiology

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal swabs (NP)

Specimen Required

Nasopharyngeal swab (NP) submitted in Viral or Universal transport media

Nasopharyngeal swabs (NP) submitted in dry, sterile container

Specimen Minimum Volume

One swab

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
NP swab in transport media (Preferred) Ambient 4 hours
NP swab in transport media (Preferred) Refrigerated 3 days
NP swab in sterile dry container Refrigerated 24 hours

 

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided

Methodology

FDA approved multiplex RT-PCR with melt analysis