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87280 Respiratory syncytial ag if

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: RSV antigen, respiratory syncytial IF, RSV IF

Detection of respiratory syncytial virus antigens directly from respiratory specimens using immunofluorescence microscopy.

Clinical Context

Rapid detection of respiratory syncytial virus, particularly in infants and young children with bronchiolitis. Seasonal winter predominance.

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Specialties

pathologyvirologypediatrics

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