RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS IGM ANTIBODY
- Code
- 000.0000
- Name
- RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS IGM ANTIBODY
- Category
- None
- Department
- Send-Out
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- RSV Antibodies
- CPT Codes
- 86756
- Site
- SBMF
- Reference Test
- 44508
Specimen Information
- Type
Gold, SST
- Volume
1.0 ml
- Transport Info
Centrifuge and immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube
Refrigerated- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
- Reference Range
Less than 0.90 IV: Negative - No significant level of respiratory syncytial virus IgM antibody detected
0.90-1.10 IV: Equivocal - Questionable presence of respiratory syncytial virus IgM antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful
Greater than 1.10 IV: Positive - IgM antibodies to respiratory syncytial virus detected, which may suggest current or recent infection.- Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Clinical Significance
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the most common causative agents of lower respiratory illnesses (including bronchiolitis and pneumonia) in infants and young children. RSV can be fatal and sudden deaths occurring in infants with respiratory disease are often believed to be due to this virus. In older children and adults, RSV causes an influenza-like syndrome, broncho-pneumonia, or exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. Approximately 70 percent of the population have antibody titers to RSV by the age of five years. However, these antibodies are not considered protective, as reinfection can occur.