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You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. CDC is not responsible for Section compliance accessibility on other federal or private website. Cancel Continue. A health care provider will inject a saline solution into the nose, then remove the sample with gentle suction.
Swab test. A health care provider will use a special swab to take a sample from the nose or throat. A blood test. During a blood test, a health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in the arm, using a small needle.
After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. This usually takes less than five minutes.
Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test? You don't need any special preparations for an RSV test. Are there any risks to the test? There is very little risk to RSV testing. The nasal aspirate may feel uncomfortable. These effects are temporary. For a swab test, there may be a little gagging or discomfort when the throat or nose is swabbed. For a blood test, there may be slight pain or bruising at the spot where the needle was put in, but most symptoms go away quickly.
What do the results mean? Is there anything else I need to know about an RSV test? References American Academy of Pediatrics [Internet]. Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, the method used for the test, and other things. Your test results may not mean you have a problem. Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean for you. Normal results are negative, meaning you don't have RSV. If your test is positive, you may be infected with RSV.
This test is done with a sample of secretions from the area at the back of your nose or throat, or both. Your healthcare provider may collect the sample by using a swab, a soft rubber bulb, or a plastic tube called a catheter. You may need to tip your head back for this. This test poses no known risks. You may feel some mild discomfort or a gagging sensation as the provider collects the sample.
This test may be affected by how soon the test is done after your infection starts. It works best if the test is done in the first few days after symptoms begin. The results are more reliable in young children and less reliable in older children and adults.
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