RSV-A and RSV-B Detection
Real-time RT-PCR detects both RSV subtypes in a single workflow, supporting clinical decisions for high-risk infants and elderly patients.
San Francisco RSV Testing | Respiratory Syncytial Virus PCR Lab
RSV Testing for San Francisco, California healthcare providers. CLIA certified, 24-48 hours turnaround. Medicare and Medicaid accepted.
CLIA Certified
HIPAA Compliant
24-48hr Results
Medicare/Medicaid
About Our RSV Testing in San Francisco
NuWav Laboratories provides Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) RT-PCR testing for pediatric clinics, adult primary care, and skilled nursing facilities serving San Francisco, California. RSV is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract illness in infants under 12 months and adults over 65, and PCR confirmation supports both treatment decisions and infection control protocols.
San Francisco maintains one of the most aggressive municipal public health surveillance programs in the country — including wastewater monitoring for respiratory pathogens — driving demand for confirmatory PCR testing among Bay Area providers.
Real-time RT-PCR detection of RSV-A and RSV-B nucleic acids. Specimens accepted: nasopharyngeal swab, anterior nares swab, oropharyngeal swab, and nasopharyngeal aspirate. Internal RNase P control on every run.
Why San Francisco Healthcare Providers Choose NuWav
Pediatric-Friendly Specimens
Anterior nares and nasopharyngeal aspirate options reduce procedural distress for infants and toddlers in pediatric settings.
CLIA Certified Quality
Every RSV result is generated under CLIA #45D2306629 with full quality control documentation available on request.
San Francisco RSV Testing Service Area
San Francisco maintains one of the most aggressive municipal public health surveillance programs in the country — including wastewater monitoring for respiratory pathogens — driving demand for confirmatory PCR testing among Bay Area providers.
Neighborhoods Served
- SoMa
- Mission District
- Castro
- Hayes Valley
- Marina
- Pacific Heights
- Nob Hill
- Sunset District
ZIP Codes Served
- 94102
- 94103
- 94104
- 94105
- 94107
- 94108
- 94109
- 94110
- 94114
- 94117
Local Healthcare Partners Near San Francisco
NuWav serves the San Francisco healthcare community, supporting providers affiliated with leading regional health systems in San Francisco County.
UCSF Health
Sutter Health CPMC
Kaiser Permanente
Dignity Health
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
NuWav Laboratories is an independent CLIA certified clinical laboratory. Mention of regional health systems indicates the geographic service area; no endorsement or affiliation is implied.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions from healthcare providers about NuWav testing services.
Why test for RSV with PCR instead of relying on clinical symptoms?
RSV symptoms overlap significantly with influenza, COVID-19, and rhinovirus, and clinical diagnosis alone misses up to 30% of confirmed cases. PCR provides definitive identification, which is critical for infection control in pediatric units and skilled nursing facilities serving San Francisco.
Does NuWav's RSV test detect both RSV-A and RSV-B subtypes?
Yes. Our real-time RT-PCR assay detects both RSV-A and RSV-B nucleic acids in a single workflow, with subtype identification included on the result report when clinically relevant.
How long do RSV PCR results take?
RSV PCR results are returned in 24–48 hours from specimen receipt at our Carrollton, TX lab. Overnight specimen shipment via FedEx Priority Overnight from our regional partner network, supporting timely clinical decisions for high-risk infants and elderly patients in San Francisco.
What's the best specimen type for RSV testing in infants?
For infants and toddlers, anterior nares swabs and nasopharyngeal aspirates provide excellent RSV PCR sensitivity while minimizing procedural distress. NuWav also accepts standard nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs in viral transport media.
Is RSV testing covered by Medicare and Medicaid?
Yes. Medically necessary RSV PCR testing is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance plans. NuWav bills insurance directly and offers self-pay pricing for uninsured patients.
Can skilled nursing facilities in San Francisco use NuWav for RSV outbreak workups?
Yes. NuWav supports skilled nursing facilities throughout San Francisco, California with batch RSV PCR testing for suspected outbreak investigations, including same-day result reporting when specimens are received before our morning batch cutoff. Call 972-327-8857 to coordinate.
Should we test for RSV alongside flu and COVID?
During respiratory virus season the CDC and most pediatric guidelines recommend testing for all three pathogens when symptoms warrant testing, since clinical presentation overlaps substantially. NuWav can run COVID-19, Influenza A/B, and RSV PCR from a single nasopharyngeal swab.
Partner With NuWav for San Francisco RSV Testing
Contact us today to set up rsv testing for your San Francisco, CA practice. Specimen logistics, EMR integration, and reimbursement support included.
Medically reviewed by
NuWav Laboratories Medical Director