What happens during an RSV test?
There are a few different types of RSV testing:
Nasal aspirate. 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.
