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Doctors usually diagnose RSV by asking about your or your child’s symptoms and by knowing whether there is an outbreak of the infection in your area. There are tests for RSV, but they aren’t usually needed. Your doctor may want to do testing if you or your child may be likely to have other problems. The most common test uses a sample of the drainage from your nose.
