Rapid RSV PCR

General Information

Lab Name

Rapid RSV PCR

Lab Code

RSVMC

Epic Ordering

Rapid RSV PCR

Description

This assay tests for the presence of respiratory syncytial virus.

Synonyms

respiratory syncytial virus

Components

Code	Name
RSVPSD	Rapid RSV PCR Specimen
RSVPR	Rapid RSV PCR Result

Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal swab in UTM (Universal Transport Medium), nasal wash
Collection: UW-ML/UW-NW: Flocked nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Univeral Transport Medium) only.

HMC: Flocked nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Univeral Transport Medium), nasal wash.

See order code FLURSV for information on testing of other specimen types.
Handling Instructions: Send to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Note: If nasal wash sample will not arrive in lab within 2 hours, send on ice or cold packs, do NOT freeze.
Quantity: requested: NP or Nasal swab in 3.0 mL UTM or 1.5 mL nasal wash
minimum: NP or Nasal swab in 3.0 mL UTM or 1.0 mL nasal wash

Processing: Store specimen at 2 - 8 °C.

HMC SPS: Deliver to Microbiology as STAT on Receipt.

UW-ML SPS: Deliver to Microbiology as STAT on Receipt.

UW-NW SPS: Deliver to UA bench as STAT on Receipt.

Stability: Specimen in UTM is stable for up to 24 hours when stored at room temperature or for up to 7 days when stored at 2 - 8°C. Nasal wash specimens not received in the lab within 2 hours after collection should be transported at 2 - 8°C. Transfer 0.6 mL of nasal wash to a UTM tube within 6 hours of collection.

LIS Dept Code

Serology (SR)

Performing Location(s)

HMC	Microbiology 206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
UW-NW	Main Lab 206-668-1344 UW Medical Center – Northwest 1550 N 115th Street, A200 Seattle, WA 98133
UW-MT	Microbiology 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Frequency

Daily

Available STAT?

Yes