1 FLOCKED NPH swab in M4 Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Tube Type:
M4
Collection Volume:
1 Flocked NPH swab in M4 Viral Transport Media (VTM).
Nasal Wash (1.5 mL) is also acceptable.
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen dry, incorrect swab (do not use NPH wire swab), QNS.
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Daily
Methodology:
Immunofluorometric Assay
Special Instructions:
NPH swab in M4 is used for Rapid RSV test. Testing no longer automatically reflexes to Respiratory Virus Isolation (RVI).A separate order must be submitted for RVI requests. RVI's are not performed on specimens that are positive by the Rapid RSV test. A negative result does not rule out viral infection. Positive results will be called.
1 FLOCKED NPH swab in M4 Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Tube Type:
M4
Collection Volume:
1 Flocked NPH swab in M4 Viral Transport Media (VTM).
Nasal Wash (1.5 mL) is also acceptable.
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen dry, incorrect swab (do not use NPH wire swab), QNS.
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Daily
Methodology:
Immunofluorometric Assay
Special Instructions:
NPH swab in M4 is used for Rapid RSV test. Testing no longer automatically reflexes to Respiratory Virus Isolation (RVI).A separate order must be submitted for RVI requests. RVI's are not performed on specimens that are positive by the Rapid RSV test. A negative result does not rule out viral infection. Positive results will be called.
