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HelpTest Code RVCAV1 Antiviral Sensitivity 1 Drug
Clinical System Name
Antiviral Sensitivity 1 Drug
Synonyms
ACV Resistance
Acyclovir Sensitivity
Foscarnet Resistance
Foscarnet Sensitivity
Phenotypic Resistance for Viral Isolates
Plaque Reduction Assay
Viral Drug Resistance
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Viral Isolate
Container(s): See Note
Preferred Vol: See Note
Minimum Vol: None Specified
Note: Isolates grown in Virology lab are harvested and stored at -70°C. These will be sent out per physician's request for Acyclovir, Gancyclovir, Vidarabine or Foscarnet sensitivity testing.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage Location:
Monday – Friday: Place sample in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in Mayo Access and courier to UW NW220. (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples).
Off-site Collection: Transport specimen refrigerated to the laboratory IMMEDIATELY as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is unstable.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room Temp |
|
|
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
|
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | As needed. | 5 - 7 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center
Department of Laboratory Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
87252, 87253
Methodology
Method: Plaque Reduction Assay
Analytical Volume: None Specified
Limitations:
Reference Range
See individual components.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Antiviral Sensitivity (1st Drug) |
| Reference Test Number: |
RVCAV1 |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier. Weekends and Holidays courier to UW NW220. |