Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Antibodies

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 2 - 5 days
CPT Code:

86756

Test Type: 2 mL Serum

Overview:

Aid in establishing the diagnosis of respiratory syncytial virus infection. Diagnosis by complement fixation depends on demonstrating a rise in antibody titer during a two-week to three-week period.

Children younger than six months of age may not make antibodies in response to infection.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.

Specimen should be free from hemolysis, lipemia, and gross bacterial contamination.

Refrigerate.