| Test CODE | NAME |
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6028
Respiratory Syncytial Virus DFA
| Methodology: | Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Respiratory specimen: Nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab, or washing, or tracheal aspirate.
Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Transfer specimen to a sterile container.
Swab: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Dry swabs, eSwab.
***Specimen source preferred***.
Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 87280 |