Why do I need an RSV test?
Adults and older children usually don't need RSV testing. Most RSV infections only cause mild symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, and headaches. But an infant, younger child, or an elderly adult may need an RSV test if he or she has serious symptoms of infection. These include:
Fever
Wheezing
Severe coughing
Breathing faster than normal, especially in infants
Trouble breathing
Skin that turns blue
