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
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Your contact for this test
Leeanne Tovey BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Medical Microbiology
Laboratory Manager - Microbiology & Virology
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Measles PCR