RSV Antigen test

Description: 
Immunochromographic rapid test for Respiratory Syncytial virus (RSV) antigen. This test is can be requested on respiratory samples from children less than 3 years old and only when RSV is circulating in the community
Related condition or disease: 
Respiratory syncytial virus, bronchiolitis
Synonyms or keywords: 
Respiratory syncytial virus, bronchiolitis, croup, infection control
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
NPA, Bal, NTS, TS
Turnaround time: 
2 day
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730


For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Virology Laboratory at St Thomas'

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Last updated: 25/11/2017