Ordering Recommendation
Use for rapid detection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children. For adults and inpatients with suspected RSV, Respiratory Virus Mini Panel by PCR (0060764) is recommended.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Respiratory specimen: Nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab, or washing, or tracheal aspirate.
Fluid: Transfer 3 mL specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Swab: Place in 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Refrigerated.
Dry swabs, eSwab.
Specimen source preferred.
Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
FDA
Note
Due to high sensitivity (85-95%) and specificity (95-99%), this is the recommended test for the detection of RSV.
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87280
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0060288 | Respiratory Syncytial Virus DFA | 5877-6 |
0060339 | RSV Source | 31208-2 |
Aliases
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- RSV
- RSV Ag
- RSV Antigen