Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Methodology

Directogen EZ RSV

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Specimen Type:

Preferred: Fresh or frozen nasopharyngeal washes, aspirates, and tracheal aspirates, see culture chart

Acceptable: NP swab

Container/Tube: Specimen container, see Culture Chart

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Additional Information: Nasopharyngeal washes and aspirates have been shown to be superior to swabs and are the specimen of choice.

Ambient/Frozen

Negative

All

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