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Lab Dept:
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Serology
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Test Name:
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RSV ANTIBODY, IGG
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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RSVA
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Synonyms:
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus IgG Antibody; RSV IgG Antibody
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CPT Codes:
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86756 – Respiratory syncytial virus antibody
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Test Includes:
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RSV IgG determination
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Evaluate past exposure to RSV
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Serology - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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LabCorp/Viromed (Test# 096131)
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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3 – 5 days, test performed daily.
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Special Instructions:
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N/A
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Whole blood
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Container:
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Red top tube
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Draw Volume:
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3.0 mL (Minimum: 0.6 mL) blood
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Processed Volume:
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1.0 mL (Minimum: 0.2 mL) serum
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Collection:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen, remove serum aliquot into a screw-capped round bottom plastic vial. Store and ship at refrigerated temperatures. Forward promptly.
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Special Processing:
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Routine venipuncture
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Excessive hemolysis, chylous serum, gross specimen contamination, mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Negative <1:8
Note: If a current infection is suspected, please submit a second serum in 2-4 weeks.
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Complement Fixation
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Contraindications:
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N/A
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References:
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LabCorp/Viromed Web Page January 2007
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