Measles PCR

Virology


Description


Indications

Acute Illness <5 days post onset


Sample Type

Urine (sterile container), Viral Throat Swab, rarely EDTA blood, Buccal swabs (use green toped viral swab)


Reference Range

Not applicable


Turnaround Time

Within 2 days


Testing Frequency

Daily as required


Patient Preparation

None


Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.

Your contact for this test

team

Leeanne Tovey BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Medical Microbiology

Acting Lead Laboratory Manager - Microbiology & Virology

You are enquiring about

Measles PCR