Respiratory Viruses, DFA (RPS)

Test Code

RVDFA

Specimen Name

Respiratory Viruses, DFA (RPS)

CPT Codes

  • 87276
  • 87275
  • 87279x3
  • 87280
  • 87260
  • 87299

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Stability

Refrigerate

Volume

Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasopharyngeal (aspirate, swab, or washing), or tracheal aspirate.

Minimum Volume

Performed

Additional Information

Fluid: Place specimen in a sterile container or transfer to viral transport media. _x000D_ _x000D_ Swab: Place in viral transport media.

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