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Test ID RSVAB Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) In Situ Hybridization, Technical Component Only


Ordering Guidance


This test includes only technical performance of the stain (no pathologist interpretation is performed). If diagnostic consultation by a pathologist is required order PATHC / Pathology Consultation.



Shipping Instructions


Attach the green "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Tissue

Supplies: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (T693)

Container/Tube: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope

Preferred:

-Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

OR

-2 Unstained, positively charged glass slides (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick

Acceptable: None


Useful For

Aids in the identification of respiratory syncytial viral infection

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
ISTOI ISH Initial, Tech Only No No
ISTOA ISH Additional, Tech Only No No

Method Name

In Situ Hybridization (ISH)

Reporting Name

Resp Syncytial Virus(RSV)ISH,T Only

Specimen Type

TECHONLY

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
TECHONLY Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

88365-TC, Primary

88364-TC, if additional ISH

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
RSVAB Resp Syncytial Virus(RSV)ISH,T Only Order only;no result

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
601949 Resp Syncytial Virus(RSV)ISH,T Only Bill only; no result

NY State Approved

Yes

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.

Testing Algorithm

For the initial technical component only in situ hybridization (ISH) stain performed, the appropriate bill only test ID will be reflexed and charged (ISTOI). For each additional technical component only ISH stain performed, an additional bill only test ID will be reflexed and charged (ISTOA).