Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Antigen, DFA
- Laboratory
- Quest Diagnostics
- Test code
- 5291
- Specimen
- Swab
- Fasting
- Not stated
- LOINC
- 31208-2, 32040-8
- Turnaround
- Set up: Mon-Sat
Laboratory assay overview
Respiratory viruses are responsible for a significant proportion of illness in human populations. Diagnosis may facilitate appropriate selection of specific antiviral drug therapy, prevent inappropriate use of antibiotics and guide patient management decisions.
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