Respiratory syncytial virus
- Useful for:
The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) test detects RSV, a common and contagious virus that infects the nose, throat, airways, and lungs.
- Method Name: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Other Common Names: RSV
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 7727
- Fasting or other requirements: N/A
- Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal Swab
- Specimen Required Supplies: N/A
- Specimen Volume: N/A
- Specimen retention time: 3 days
- Report Available: 1-2 WORKING DAYS

