Rapid RSV PCR

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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

Interpretation

Method

real-time RT-PCR

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

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

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.

Performance

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

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
87634
LOINC
72885-7