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Test Code RSVPCR RSV By PCR

Important Note

Preferred specimen is Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab placed directly into Viral Transport Media.

Specimen Requirements

SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT

The nasopharyngeal swab specimen and/or nasal wash/aspirate specimen** is collected and placed into a 3ml tube of Viral Transport Medium/Universal Transport Medium. Specimens must be collected and tested before the expiration date of the Viral Transport Medium/Universal Transport Medium tube included in the required collection kit.

 

**If nasal washing/aspirate is collected, transfer 600 uL of thoroughly mixed specimen into Viral Transport Media.

 

 

TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE

Specimens placed in transport medium following collection can be stored for up to 24 hours at 2-30°C or up to seven days at 2-8°C prior to testing.

PERFORMING LAB

WKMC, WKS, WKB, WKP