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Respiratory Viruses DFA

RSPFA
Example Reports
Negative
Positive

Ordering Recommendation

Not a preferred stand-alone test.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasopharyngeal (aspirate, swab, or washing), or tracheal aspirate.

Specimen Preparation

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(TM) 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(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Dry swabs , eSwab. Slides.

Remarks

Specimen source preferred.

Stability

Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Immunofluorescent Stain

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

Reference Interval

Test Number
 Components
 Reference Interval
  Human Metapneumovirus DFA Negative
  Respiratory Syncytial Virus, DFA Negative
  Adenovirus, DFA Negative
  Parainfluenza Type 3, DFA Negative
  Parainfluenza Type 2, DFA Negative
  Parainfluenza Type 1, DFA Negative
  Influenza B, DFA Negative
  Influenza A, DFA Negative

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Viral culture of DFA-negative specimens is strongly recommended. Refer to Respiratory Viruses DFA with Reflex to Viral Culture (0060281). The sensitivity of DFA testing for RSV is greater than 95% and does not require culture backup.

Hotline History

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Hotline History

Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
01/20/2026
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N/A

CPT Codes

87276; 87275; 87279 x3; 87280; 87260; 87299

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0060308 Influenza A, DFA 5863-6
0060309 Influenza B, DFA 5867-7
0060311 Parainfluenza Type 1, DFA 5869-3
0060312 Parainfluenza Type 2, DFA 5871-9
0060313 Parainfluenza Type 3, DFA 5873-5
0060314 Adenovirus, DFA 5834-7
0060316 Respiratory Syncytial Virus, DFA 5877-6
0060340 RSPFA Source 31208-2
0060778 Human Metapneumovirus DFA 40979-7
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.

Aliases

  • Adenovirus
  • HMPV
  • human mentapneumovirus by DFA
  • Influenza A
  • Influenza B, Parainfluenza Types 1, 2, 3,
  • Respiratory profile, direct detection DFA
  • Respiratory Virus Screen, DFA
  • RSV
Respiratory Viruses DFA