respiratory syncytial virus antibodies…

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what the risks are blood test, rsv antibody test, rsv serology, rsv antibody test, blood test that measures the levels of antibodies, immunoglobulins, against the viral infection respiratory syncytial virus, rsv blood is drawn, a vein, on the inside, the elbow, the hand, puncture site is cleaned, antiseptic, an elastic band, around the upper arm to apply pressure, restrict blood flow, the vein, veins below the band to fill, blood, a needle is inserted, vein, blood is collected in an air-tight vial, a syringe, band is removed, restore circulation, once the blood has been collected, needle is removed, puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding, no restrictions of food, fluid, child, have this test performed, to explain how the test, practice, demonstrate on a doll, familiar child, what, happen to them, purpose, the procedure, less anxiety they, the needle is inserted to draw blood, feel moderate pain, others feel only a prick, stinging sensation, some throbbing, this test detects the body's response to rsv, not the virus, body has produced antibodies against rsv, either a current, past infection has occurred, in infants, rsv antibodies which have been passed from mother to baby, detected, in infants, a positive test, detect rsv antibodies that were passed from mother to child, in children, a positive test, indicate either current, past infection, rsv, positive test, most people have had an rsv infection, a positive test in age groups other than infants indicates a current, past infection, rsv, most adults have had an rsv infection, a positive test most likely reflects a past infection, in infants a positive test most likely reflects maternal antibody, not indicate true infection, rsv, risks associated, having blood drawn, excessive bleeding, fainting, feeling lightheaded, hematoma, blood accumulating under the skin, infection, a slight risk, the skin is broken, multiple punctures to locate veins, this test is of limited value, it, does not detect rsv, not recommended in infants, maternal antibodies detected, not useful in adults, have antibodies, due to prior infection.