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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Antibody
| Item | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||
| Available Stat? | No | ||
| Test code | RSV | ||
| Test group | RSV | ||
| Performed by | State Viral & Rickettsial Disease Laboratory | ||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||
| Method | EIA | ||
| Collection Instructions | Obtain SFPH viral serology form from Specimen Receiving. Form must be completed prior to processing. Submit paired sera, one collected within 1 wk of onset of illness and another 4-6 weeks later. | ||
| Container type | Gold top | ||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||
| Sample type | Serum | ||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum | ||
| Processing notes | Refrigerate sample | ||
| Units | titer | ||
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| Synonyms | RSV Ab; | ||
| Turn around times | Test run on Wednesday. Turnaround time: 2-9 days. | ||
| Additional information | Sent to State Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory via SFPH. Tests are not performed until convalescent serum is received. See also entry for Viral Serology. |
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| Last Updated | 2/19/2010 3:42:25 PM | ||
| Entry Number | 819 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667