Ra And Respiratory Illness Shot
Respiratory syncytial virus antibody test; RSV serology
Normal Values
A negative test means the person does not have antibodies to RSV in the blood. This means the person has never had an RSV infection.
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
A positive test means the person has antibodies to RSV in the blood. These antibodies...
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