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S05 VCM, Nasal

Test code: 15059

Methodology: Centrifugation enhanced culture using R-mix cell line

Includes: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Alternative name(s): RSV Rapid culture, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Rapid Culture

Clinical significance: RSV is considered the single most important virus affecting infants and young adults, causing acute lower respiratory tract illness; Mainly Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia. Adults are susceptible to infection but usually experience mild respiratory tract illness. Elderly patients may suffer severe lower respiratory tract disease. 

Collection Guide: 

Supply: S05 - VCM Nasal Swab

Preferred specimen(s): Nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash/lavage OR Nasal swab

Preferred volume:
- Nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash/lavage: 2mL
- Nasal Swab: 1 swab

Transport container: Nasal VCM

Transport temperature: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen stability: Refrigerated: 72 hours

Rejection Criteria: Throat swab on patient less than 2 years of age, dry swabs, formalin or other fixatives, any specimen in nucleic acid transport systems. Non-respiratory sites, whole blood, serum or plasma and frozen specimens. Specimens submitted at room temperature.

For additional supply or collection device information, please contact DLO's Customer Service at (800) 891-2917, option 2.

 

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