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Test Code RSVPC RSV PCR

EHR Test Codes

  Test Code Test Name
Atlas RSVPC RSV by PCR
Cerner   RSV PCR

 

Specimen Requirements

Preparation of Patient:

Click for Collection Instructions

 

Container Type:

M4RT Transport Medium

 

Specimen Type:

Nasopharyngeal

 

Specimen Handling/Transport:  

Transport ambient room temperature < 48 hours and refrigerated 2 - 8oC if > 48 hours.

 

Specimen Stability/Storage:

Room Temperature:  48 Hours

Refrigerated 2 - 8 oC:  7 Days

 

Performing Laboratory

Munson Healthcare Laboratories

Microbiology Department

Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround

Priority:

STAT, ASAP, Non-Emergent

 

Frequency:

24 hours 7 days a week

 

Turnaround:

0 - 1 days

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reporting

Reference Range:

Negative

 

Critical Decision Level:

None

 

Interpretive Data:

RSV PCR
Testing performed by RT-PCR on the Cepheid GeneXpert system.

Clinical Significance

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, contagious virus that infects the upper and lower respiratory tracts.

CPT Code(s)

87634