Naso-phayngeal aspirate (NPA) for RSV (respiratory)
Microbiology
Notes
- Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV is the commonest cause of severe respiratory illness such as bronchiolitis in children aged under 3 years
Tests are run throughout the day from Monday to Friday up until 16.00
At weekends test runs are set up at 10.00
Sample requirements
Naso-pharyngeal aspirate
Required information
- Relevant clinical details
Storage/transport
Refrigerate immediately after collection
Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature
Turnaround time
Within 24 hours